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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following countries has become the first country to pass a law which bans any extraction of fossil fuels in its territories by 2040?
A
France
B
Norway
C
Sweden
D
Iceland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -France has become the first European country to ban adverts for fossil fuels under a new climate law.

Detailed explanation-2: -France becomes the first European country to ban fossil fuel ads after introducing a new law in August 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -Since 2011, French law has banned any use of hydraulic fracturing techniques in the exploration and development of gas reserves in France.

Detailed explanation-4: -The French parliament passed a law in 2011 outlawing fracking because of concern it can pollute drinking water, effectively halting plans by companies including Total SA (FP) to explore for shale gas in southern France.

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