France Bans ‘Black Friday’ After Climate Protesters Physically Block Shops

French parliamentarians have voted through an amendment to ban publicity campaigns for “Black Friday” sales as protestors stormed dozens of businesses across the country. The amendment, which was adopted earlier this week, is part of France’s “anti-waste law” and slammed Black Friday for glorifying consumerism and consumption while having negative effects on the environment, Euronews reports.-- More...