Christophe Bonneuil: 'The Greening of Our Societies is a Constant Battle'

Christophe Bonneuil, a researcher and co-author of "A History of Environmentalism in France since 1940," argues that "the greening of our industrial societies is a constant battle." He highlights the long and often overlooked history of ecological activism in France, from the mainland to its overseas territories.

Bonneuil points to a "relative deafness" of the French government to environmental concerns throughout history. He suggests that despite numerous mobilizations and growing awareness, political power has consistently failed to adequately address these issues. The book aims to retrace this "long saga" of environmental struggles, offering a historical perspective on the challenges and successes of ecological movements in France.

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The greening of our industrial societies is a constant battle.

The research emphasizes that environmentalism is not a new phenomenon but a persistent, ongoing struggle. Bonneuil's work seeks to shed light on the deep roots of these movements and the enduring challenges they face in influencing policy and societal change.

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