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Jun 04

"Dioxin is the most poisonous chemical known to science. It accumulates in our bodies, causes cancer and is passed on to our children". Enlarge image

Will toxic dioxin waste go up in smoke?

Greenpeace today moved 58 barrels of toxic dioxin waste to stop it from being incinerated. With support from local residents Greenpeace moved the waste from the Meriton site at Homebush Bay to the neighbouring former Union Carbide site where equally toxic waste will be treated with a safer, cleaner, closed loop technology.

Click on image to write Mr Latham an email, urging him to show leadership on climate change. Do it now! Enlarge image

Climate change heats up the election campaign

The Government’s recently launched energy and climate change policy will send Australia’s energy future in completely the wrong direction. Greenpeace believes that the climate challenge requires true leadership and with the Howard government's policies set to increase Australia’s dependence on fossil fuels, an opportunity is presented to the ALP.

"As a father, I'm concerned about the impacts of genetically engineered food on the health and safety of my children and of future generations." Enlarge image

Rainbow Warrior Captain charges dismissed

The charges against Rainbow Warrior captain, Derek Nicholls, were today dismissed by the magistrate due to Nicholls good character.

World Environment Day 2004 Enlarge image

World Environment Day 2004: What you can do

Greenpeace calls on Australians to use World Environment Day on Saturday 5 June, 2004, to lobby political parties on climate change and also take individual action for the environment.

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