During a televised debate on BFMTV, several French presidential candidates and their representatives discussed the urgent need to address climate change, though they had differing views on how to achieve it. Participants included Marine Tondelier, Olivier Faure, François-Xavier Bellamy, Aurore Lalucq, Ian Brossat, Christophe Béchu, Jean-Philippe Tanguy, and Agnès Pannier-Runacher. Marine Tondelier stressed the importance of moving from acknowledging the climate crisis to taking concrete action, saying, "This summer, we won the battle of recognition, now we must win the battle of action." Olivier Faure pointed out that "the coldest summer of the rest of our lives" underscored the gravity of the crisis. Jean-Marc Jancovici, founder of the Shift Project, noted that no candidate had made the changing climate a central focus of their political platform. The discussion covered various topics, including the shift to electric vehicles and the possible relaxation of the ban on selling thermal (gasoline or diesel) vehicles by 2035. Ian Brossat called for subsidies to help people buy used electric cars, while Olivier Faure supported keeping the 2035 ban in place. François-Xavier Bellamy, from the conservative party Les Républicains, opposed the ban, arguing it would put France at a disadvantage in global competition. Jean-Philippe Tanguy of the National Rally proposed reducing fuel taxes, a plan that others criticized for possibly increasing greenhouse gas emissions. On the issue of managing extreme heat, there was agreement on installing air conditioning in key locations like schools, hospitals, and elderly care centers. However, long-term strategies were a point of contention. Jean-Philippe Tanguy suggested building large-scale water storage systems to help farmers, while Marine Tondelier questioned the practicality and fairness of such measures, calling for a reevaluation of agricultural practices instead. Regarding the energy mix, Aurore Lalucq and Ian Brossat argued that renewable energy sources like wind and solar are essential for achieving carbon neutrality. Agnès Pannier-Runacher pointed out that renewable energy is becoming cheaper than future nuclear energy. François-Xavier Bellamy, however, opposed the use of intermittent renewable energy, claiming it could disrupt the stability of the power grid. Candidates also criticized the current government's climate policies. Aurore Lalucq accused the government of implementing only "cosmetic actions" and called the approach a "climate denial." Olivier Faure acknowledged the government's "ideas" and "will to do good" but criticized the reduction in funding for environmental programs. Christophe Béchu recognized the government's efforts but noted that resources remained inadequate. The debate underscored the deep divisions among the candidates on key climate issues, including the energy transition, vehicle electrification, and the effectiveness of current government policies. While all agreed on the importance of addressing climate change, their proposed solutions varied significantly, reflecting broader political and ideological differences.