Angry Mermaid in Washington DC

Angry Mermaid in Washington DCClimate activists in Washington DC visited Monsanto's office to present the Angry Mermaid Award Angry Mermaid Award presented to Monsanto in Washington DC

Climate activists from the DC Action Factory in Washington were so inspired by the Angry Mermaid Award, they wanted to get involved. So following the announcement of the results at the UN climate talks in Copenhagen, they made their own Angry Mermaid Award and paid a visit to Monsanto's offices in Washington DC. Watch the action - and Monsanto's friendly reception.

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