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This Huge Amazon Dam Was Just Stalled. Now It’s Time to Stop It!
Good news from Brazil for the Munduruku and other people threatened by the risky proposed São Luiz do Tapajós megadam
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U.S. Green Building Council Ambushes Environmental Groups
This week, without any input from environmental groups, sustainable design leaders, or external stakeholders outside of the timber industry, the US Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that it has launched…
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The year that was 2 0 1 5
The triumphs of 2015! Thanks to all of you, this year has been a great one. Here is a bit of a recap on the year that was 2015 as we welcome in the new year. 1. The Great Barrier Reef: the world chose coral over coal Thanks to hundreds of thousands of Greenpeace supporters…
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Dive Deeper: Greenpeace and the Sisiutl Crest
How the Sisiutl symbol came to be part of Greenpeace’s identity is both an important part of our origins and a troubling story of cultural appropriation. Now, we’re taking a…
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Solutions to Deforestation
Protecting forests will not only preserve biodiversity and defend the rights of forest communities, it’s also one of the quickest and cost effective ways of halting climate change. Greenpeace is…
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Protecting Forests
“Forests are the lungs of the earth and they need our protection.”
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Wanted: Polar explorers. No experience required.
In just over two weeks I will be standing on the frozen Arctic ocean, preparing to ski to the North Pole. I'll be wearing four layers of fleece and a special hat that someone knitted for me. In my pockets I'll carry some almond chocolate, an iPod, and a declaration of hope for future generations.
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New PNG Government must restore customary ownership of stolen land
Despite criticism that many voters were unable to vote, polling in the largely peaceful eighth PNG national elections closed on Friday 13 July. The bitter pre-election battle between former PM Sir Michael Somare and the leadership team that ousted him in August 2011 – Peter O’Neill and Belden Namah -has hopefully been put to rest.…
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Green forestry labels PEFC & SFI called into question
With an abundance of ‘green’ labelled paper and furniture products available, we consumers have more power than ever to support a growing market for wood products that do not come at the cost of biodiversity, the regulation of our climate, or the livelihoods of forest communities. Blogpost by Judy Rodrigues, Greenpeace International – 17-10-11 …