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Aug 04

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We're having an election

The 2004 election is deadly serious for the environment. The decisions made by whoever wins Government and controls the Senate will be crucial for our climate, Tasmania's forests and the health of our rivers.

Greenpeace held a demonstration in Tokyo, Japan at the headquarters of Oji Paper Co. and Nippon Paper Industries Co. Enlarge image

Protest fuels Tasmanian controversy

Tokyo: Pressure continues on the Government and federal Labor leader Mark Latham to solve the Styx issue after a protest by Greenpeace in Japan to the economically vital buyers of Tasmania's woodchips.

As fisheries collapse in other parts of the world, countries are moving their fishing fleets into the Pacific. Enlarge image

Pirate fishing causes concern

As the Rainbow Warrior continues on its tour of the Pacific concern grows over the increase in cases of pirate fishing and reports that the tuna fishing industry is in a state of crisis.

Over-exploitation of Pacific fisheries must end. Click image for tuna catch chart. Enlarge image

So much effort for so little fish

The Rainbow Warrior came across an unidentified fishing vessel late last night during its tour of the Pacific. Deciding to investigate, the Warriors’ crew drifted to the vessel and witnessed an exhausting three-hour fishing attempt that hardly seemed worth the meagre returns.

Greenpeace campaigner Dr James Whelan revealing Ingham's trans-Tasman double standard. Enlarge image

Activists face court, nation faces GE soy

Grateful chickens greeted Greenpeace activists today, as they faced charges over stopping the unloading of a ship of genetically engineered (GE) soy in Port Melbourne last year.

Actor Toni Collette walks for Greenpeace in the Sydney City to Surf fun run on Sunday. Enlarge image

A win for the planet at City to Surf

The 100-strong Greenpeace team successfully completed the Sydney City to Surf fun run yesterday, headed by actor Toni Collette and her husband, musician David Galafassi.

The challenge: Cut greenhouse emissions, save the Murray River and protect Tasmania's forests. Enlarge image

Environment groups’ challenge to political parties

Greenpeace has teamed up with two other leading Australian environment groups to jointly challenge our political leaders to act now to save our forests, rivers and climate.

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