In France, controversy erupts as councils fund environmental courses where staff role-play as plants and animals. Critics like @gkepenekian slam such spending amid economic calls for austerity, accusing misuse of public funds. Lyon's biodiversity chief, Gautier Chapuis, defends the initiative, emphasizing environmental empathy. This bizarre practice reflects a broader debate on human-nature bonds and public spending priorities in Europe. With growing concern over taxpayer monies, the discussion around such unconventional workshops demands scrutiny. Has the world drifted too far into anthropomorphism, or is this a necessary step towards ecological understanding? The debate rages on.
