Greenpeace activists dump ton of algae outside French government HQ in protest

Greenpeace activists dumped ton of algae outside the French government HQ to protest against industrialisation of livestock farming. The activists rolled out a banner reading “Factory farms: not here, not elsewhere“, in reference to the 3010 factory farms in France, nearly half of which are in Brittany. Other banners highlighted the impact of factory farming on this region in particular: “ Green algae : Brittany asphyxiated“, “Animal factories: Brittany is overcrowded“ and “Brittany polluted: the state is guilty“. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: