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French Environment Minister's Anti-Shopping Campaign Sparks Intense Black Friday Debate

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Apparel Resources

The French environment ministry's anti-shopping campaign, aimed at promoting sustainable consumption and transforming Black Friday into a Green Friday, has sparked controversy within President Emmanuel Macron's administration. While the campaign seeks to combat unsustainable over-consumption, it has faced criticism from cabinet members, including the economy minister, who is concerned about rising unemployment and reducing living costs. The campaign, initiated by the French Government's Agency for Ecological Transition, uses humorous TV ads to encourage individuals to question their buying decisions and promote a circular economy. However, the Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses has condemned the campaign, citing concerns over inflation and a slowdown in economic activity in the retail sector.

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Brazil's Congress Under Fire for Weakening Environmental and Indigenous Ministries.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian

Brazil's congress has moved to weaken the powers of the environment and Indigenous peoples ministries, potentially crippling efforts to protect Indigenous communities and the Amazon. The move would strip the environment ministry of control of the rural environmental registry and water resources, and the ministry for Indigenous peoples of responsibility for delimiting Indigenous territories, handing those powers to the justice ministry. Activists fear the changes would deal a severe blow to the environment ministry and Indigenous ministry, and represent a step backwards for Indigenous rights.

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