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Aug 02

In May 2002, Greenpeace stopped Concord Pacific from unloading illegal logs. Enlarge image

Corporate crimes under the spotlight

Illegal and destructive logging at the Kiunga Aiambak project was the focus of much attention and criticism in the build up to the recent election in Papua New Guinea. Now these crimes are set to come under a global spotlight at the Earth Summit in South Africa.

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The winds of change

For 8 years, the threat of two massive coal fired power stations has hung over the small Thai village of Bo Nok. Now the people have made a powerful choice. They’ve rejected fossil fuels and have the wind power to prove it.

Greenpeace climbers take the ratification message to the top. Enlarge image

Different pole, same message

In a peaceful protest, 3 Greenpeace climbers scaled the 80-metre Parliament House flagpole to unfurl their message on a giant banner: "Ratify Kyoto Now".

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Power to the people

After days of being left in the dark and cold, the lights are back on today at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra, thanks to a little solar salvation.

Small islands like Kiribati have come out strongly on climate impacts. Enlarge image

World's 'early warning sign' speaks out

While scientists argue, small island states, like Kirabati and Tuvalu, stand to lose the most in the current debate on rising sea levels.

The SV Tiama (here leading the Nuclear Free Pacific flotilla) is keeping watch in Suva. Enlarge image

Strong voices against nuclear shipments

“Not through our region” is the message coming from the Pacific Islands Forum as island states speak out against nuclear shipments.

Greenpeace Executive Director and Turning the Tide co-author, Dr Sandra Tarte, at the report launch. Enlarge image

Turning the tide on the pressure of aid

As leaders from Pacific Island nations, Australia and New Zealand gather in Suva, Fiji, next week for the Pacific Islands Forum, Greenpeace stirs the pot with an analysis of the links between development aid and environmental issues in the Pacific.

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Lessons from Hiroshima

Hiroshima Day has heightened significance this year as the anniversary of September 11 draws close.

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Tales from the frontline

Just two weeks ago, Henk Haazen was facing a couple of armed nuclear freighters in the Tasman Sea. Today, he and his crew from the SV Tiama are in Suva, Fiji, to help Pacific Island leaders stand firm against such nuclear shipments. They’re here for the Pacific Island Forum, to tell their tales from the Nuclear Free Seas flotilla.

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Whale watching, Sydney style

What an amazing sight, whales frolicking in Sydney Harbour! If you saw 'em and snapped 'em, we'd love to use your best picture in a photogallery on our website.

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