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Olympic Torch: Protest Against ArcelorMittal, The Maker Of The Torch

Activists are staging a die-in under a banner reading 'Shining flame'. Several collectives, including Attac, Oxfam, Greenpeace, Stop Total, and Extinction Rebellion, are organizing a protest action 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 and is also the maker of the Olympic torch. However, the different collectives are reminding the public that ArcelorMittal promised to invest $1.5 billion in mitigating 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's mining activities and its disdain for human rights. In Toulouse, France, on May 17, 2024. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11248745
Date Taken	17 May 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Alain Pitton/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Alain Pitton/NurPhoto

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