For a Night of August 4th to Abolish Climate Privileges, by Marine Tondelier

Marine Tondelier, the lead figure of the Ecologists party in France, is advocating for a new "Night of August 4th" to dismantle climate privileges and enact significant environmental policies. This symbolic date, referencing the abolition of feudal privileges in 1789, is intended to mark a revolutionary shift in addressing the climate crisis.

Tondelier proposes the establishment of a climate solidarity tax, akin to the wealth tax (ISF), specifically targeting environmental impact. She also calls for the elimination of tax loopholes that benefit fossil fuel industries and the taxation of superprofits earned by oil and gas companies. These measures aim to redirect financial resources towards climate action and sustainable development.

Her call to action comes in the context of what she describes as the "summer of the tipping point," emphasizing the urgency of the climate situation. Tondelier believes that current actions are insufficient and that a more radical, transformative approach is necessary to confront the escalating environmental challenges. The proposal seeks to mobilize public and political will for decisive climate policies.