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Greenpeace wins landmark GE eggplant court case

Blog entry by Didit Pelegrina | 14 May, 2012

In a landmark decision the Philippine Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Greenpeace Philippines and other petitioners who launched a court case against on-going field trials of genetically engineered (GE) Bt eggplant. The...

Oil spills - Philippines, Indian Ocean and Lebanon

Feature story | 18 August, 2006 at 2:00

Oil is harmful to the environment every step of the way. It leaks from pipelines, spills from ships, creates smog in our cities, and is heating up our planet. Marine ecosystems already stressed by over fishing and destructive fishing practices,...

Stories from the Rainbow Warrior: Crizel

Blog entry by JulietteH | 20 December, 2010 11 comments

I don’t think I’ve ever felt actually honored to write a blog, but today I am. Watching the video below, I’ve been quite overwhelmed by the urgency of so many environmental issues – issues that not only slowly destroy our planet, but...

Hidden Consequences: The unseen price of water pollution

Blog entry by Martin Hojsik | 25 May, 2011 3 comments

Toxic pollution is often unseen. But many of the hazardous chemicals that are discharged into our rivers can stay there for years to come and accumulate inside living organisms. Some can cause cancer while others disrupt hormone...

Stopping genetically engineered crops in the Philippines

Blog entry by Daniel Ocampo | 11 January, 2011 11 comments

These past few months have been a whirlwind of forums and meetings with different groups including NGOs, the church, farmers, students, women, organic traders etc. - all because of the plans to commercialise Monsanto's Bt eggplant...

'Zombies' Protest in the Philippines

Image | 27 September, 2012 at 18:30

Greenpeace activists dressed as zombies protest against the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR) in action to industrial water pollution. Greenpeace is urging the DENR to establish a "Right to Know" system for chemicals, and...

Flooding in Manila

Image gallery | 8 August, 2012

Protest At TNC Chemicals, Philippines

Image | 20 September, 2012 at 17:00

Greenpeace activists label an outer wall of TNC Chemicals Philippines Inc. with the words 'Water Polluter', in Calamba, Laguna. Activists also unfurl a banner listing the different hazardous chemicals previously identified in a sampling report by...

World Water Day - We need YOU!

Blog entry by LisaV | 22 March, 2011 16 comments

“ In an age when man has forgotten his origins and is blind even to his most essential needs for survival, water along with other resources has become the victim of his indifference”   -- Rachel Carson Last year on World Water...

The Philippine Rice Terraces declared a GMO-free zone

Image | 18 March, 2009 at 14:34

The iconic Philippine rice Terraces, a UNESCO Living Cultural Heritage site, was declared a genetically-modified organism (GMO) free zone. Greenpeace volunteers together with local guides unfurled a giant banner with the words "GMO-FREE ZONE" at...

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