Over 2 years ago we reported on the Green Algae issue in Brittany: Poo Poo in BrittanyToday Connexion report on the latest development - extract here: The European Commission is taking France to the EU Court of Justice for not doing enough to fight against green algae water pollution. Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik revealed the move saying France had failed since 1991 to take measures to guarantee that water pollution by nitrates is addressed effectively. Green algae has invaded beaches in Brittany and Normandy; linked to pollution from pig-farming in one and stable wastes in the other. When the algae rots it gives off noxious gas hydrogen sulphide – which led to the death of a horse being ridden on the beach in Saint-Michel-en-Grève in 2009. The horse owner fell unconscious after breathing fumes. Last summer nearly three dozen wild boar were found dead on Brittany beaches.References:
Green Algae: EU Court Called In
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From Finistere to Ille-et-Vilaine, from rocky coasts and sandy beaches to rivers and lakes inland - sample a flavour of Brittany in Western France.
Green Algae: EU Court Called In
Nice! Brittany PropertyEnjoy lovely views here!
From Finistere to Ille-et-Vilaine, from rocky coasts and sandy beaches to rivers and lakes inland - sample a flavour of Brittany in Western France.
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