Brussels, 15/02/2012 (Agence Europe) - Supported by several other countries, France has argued that the choice of the energy mix, including whether or not to use nuclear power, a low-carbon energy source and a less expensive option than renewables, should be a sovereign decision.
France will meet all the climate commitments made in 2008 for 2020: reducing carbon emissions by 20%, increasing the percentage of renewable energy in the energy mix to 20% and improving energy efficiency by 20%....