# Climatologist Valérie Masson-Delmotte criticizes polarization of climate debate

> The former vice-chair of the IPCC says she is "appalled" by the left-right divide on climate ahead of the 2027 presidential election. She denounces the lack of debate on adaptation and biodiversity.

**In brief**: Environment event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 12 November 2026 at 09:34. Reported by 2 sources (2 articles), last updated on 12 November 2026 at 09:34.

- Category: Environment
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 12 November 2026 at 09:34
- Updated: 12 November 2026 at 09:34
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/18009-climatologist-valerie-masson-delmotte-criticizes-polarization-of-climate-debate

## Sources (2 articles)

- [La climatologue Valérie Masson-Delmotte "consternée" par la "polarisation" du débat politique sur le climat avant l'élection présidentielle](https://www.franceinfo.fr/environnement/crise-climatique/la-climatologue-valerie-masson-delmotte-se-dit-consternee-par-la-polarisation-du-debat-politique-sur-le-climat-avant-l-election-presidentielle_8278925.html#xtor=RSS-3-%5Benvironnement%5D) — franceinfo, 12 November 2026 at 09:34
- [La climatologue Valérie Masson-Delmotte "consternée" par la "polarisation" du débat politique sur le climat](https://www.franceinfo.fr/environnement/crise-climatique/la-climatologue-valerie-masson-delmotte-se-dit-consternee-par-la-polarisation-du-debat-politique-sur-le-climat-avant-l-election-presidentielle_8278925.html#xtor=RSS-3-%5Blestitres%5D) — franceinfo, 12 November 2026 at 09:34

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