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French climate talks chef fined for environmental crimes
ANNECY, France: Michelin-starred French chef Marc Veyrat, chosen to cook for world leaders at the U.N. climate talks in Paris, was on Friday served a 100,000-euro fine for destroying the forest around his Alpine restaurant.
Veyrat, who has received six Michelin stars in his career, was one of five top chefs at the COP21 meeting this month where leaders from across the globe sealed a deal to fight climate change.
He has been found guilty of environmental crimes after clearing 7,000 square meters (75,000 square feet) of protected forest in the mountainous Haute-Savoie region, to build a botanical garden, beehives and greenhouses next to his pricey restaurant La Maison des Bois.
The chef argued that he had good intentions and had created an educational site for children, but did not ask for authorization or get a building permit, according to the prosecution …. http://www.dailystar.com
Source: http://luismmx.blogspot.com/2015/12/french-climate-talks-chef-fined-for.html
