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Double standards in environment ministry

Feature story | October 18, 2010 at 13:13

“I have taken this decision in a purely legal approach, that these laws are being violated.” - Jairam Ramesh, Minister for Environment & Forests on the Vedanta decision, August 24, 2010.

Life and Death on the beaches of Orissa

Feature story | February 6, 2006 at 5:30

ORISSA, India — Our Turtle Witness Camp was launched on 27th January and in the first week alone, we’ve witnessed the circle of life in all its gore and glory. We’ve watched, awe-struck, as scores of mating turtles surface around the faithful MV...

Analysis of the Turtle Season 2008-2009

Publication | June 30, 2009 at 18:21

In comparison to the previous year (2007-2008), turtle mortality in the Devi region has reduced by a marginal 8%. However, in comparison to the mean average of turtle mortality of 6,280 from 2002 – 2008 (6 turtle seasons), there has been an...

Coastal development

Hub | September 22, 2010 at 18:43

Industry and sections of government are colluding to grab huge swathes of land in coastal India at the cost of local communities, the environment and biodiversity. An example of coastal land grab is the rampant port proliferation that is changing...

Marine reserves

Hub | September 22, 2010 at 18:02

There is growing scientific evidence suggesting that large-scale networks of marine reserves are urgently needed to protect marine species and their habitats.Marine reserves are not just about preserving fish stocks. They are an essential global...

Greenpeace sounds ‘Blue Alert’ in Orissa: Sudarshan’s sand art depicts danger from...

Press release | March 26, 2008 at 5:30

PURI, India — Greenpeace today joined internationally acclaimed sand artist, Sudarshan Patnaik here to highlight the threat to India’s cultural heritage sites along the coastline from global warming induced sea level rise. Sudarshan created the...

Turtle mortality – Greenpeace sets target for government

Feature story | February 21, 2008 at 11:38

BHUBANESHWAR , India — With turtle mortalities due to illegal fishing spiralling out of control, Greenpeace today presented the Orissa government with a clear ‘upper limit’ target for turtle mortality along the coast from Paradip to Chilika.

Defending the Olive Ridleys: MV Sugayatri

Feature story | January 16, 2006 at 5:30

ORISSA, India — Curious and interested fishermen watch as a giant turtle, at least 10 feet in diameter, bobs benignly beside their boats. This isn't a scene from a science fiction movie. It's the launch of Greenpeace India's latest, most...

The Answer's Blowing In The Wind

Feature story | May 10, 2005 at 5:30

BHUBANESHWAR, India — In a historic win for the clean energy movement, the Orissa Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has just thrown down the gauntlet for the giants of industry. Its directive, quite simply, compels GRIDCO and other...

Gahirmatha fishermen give inputs on income generation scheme, demand further...

Press release | June 17, 2011 at 12:53

June 16, 2011, Kendrapara, Orissa: Over 300 fishermen from 15 villages around Kharinasi attended the public consultation organised by Greenpeace India and United Artists’ Association (UAA) to explore income generation schemes for traditional...

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