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Macron, Le Pen cozy up to green voters ahead of French election

While President Emmanuel Macron wants to ramp up France's capacity for wind power, rival Marine Le Pen wants it scrapped altogether. AFP - LIONEL BONAVENTURE

In their tussle to attract votes ahead of France’s presidential election runoff, centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right Marine Le Pen have sought to fend off criticism of their climate policies – described as insufficient and even dangerous by environmental groups.

Both candidates were let off the hook during the first round of campaigning, with purchasing power, security, health, pensions and immigration dominating the debate.

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