Editorial photo #11248710 Human Interest
Olympic Torch: Protest Against ArcelorMittal, The Maker Of The Torch
A 'Black Rebel' of Extinction Rebellion is participating in a protest action organized by several collectives, including Attac, Oxfam, Greenpeace, Stop Total, and Extinction Rebellion, against ArcelorMittal, the giant producer of steel. This is part of a global campaign against ArcelorMittal called 'Shiny claims, dirty flames'. ArcelorMittal is sponsoring the France 2024 Olympic Games in France and is also the maker of the Olympic torch. However, the different collectives are reminding that ArcelorMittal promised to invest $1.5 billion in mitigation for its CO2 emissions between 2021 and 2023 but has only used $500 million. At the same time, ArcelorMittal is distributing $11 billion to shareholders. Activists are also denouncing the pollution (air, soil, water) caused by ArcelorMittal mining and its disdain for human rights. In Toulouse, France, on May 17, 2024. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto)
