War on Iraq

Why we opposed war on Iraq

	Greenpeace is opposed to war. We promote non-violent solutions to conflict. We actively campaign for the elimination of all weapons of mass destruction, held by any and all countries. Here are five reasons why we are opposed to the war in Iraq:

	War would have devastating human and environmental consequences.The last Gulf war killed two hundred thousand people and left many of the survivors malnourished, diseased, and dying. Damage to ecosystems in the area remained years after the war ended. What are the consequences of this war? More
	War is an ineffective way to deal with weapons of mass destruction.There is a need for global disarmament from weapons of mass destruction that must be achieved through peaceful diplomatic negotiations. More
	Bush is clearly trying to gain control of Iraq's oil reserves.As Nelson Mandela has said, an attack on Iraq would be clearly motivated by George W. Bush's desire to please the US arms and oil industries. More
	This war is illegal and sets a dangerous precedent.Even Henry Kissinger argues that "the notion of justified pre-emption runs counter to modern international law, which sanctions the use of force in self-defense only against actual - not potential - threats." More
	It's hypocritical to single out Iraq.Other countries such as India, Pakistan and Israel all have weapons of mass destruction. More

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Amazon pig iron industry called to account for environmental and human rights abuses

Blog entry by James Turner | May 27, 2012 2 comments

We have stood down our blockade of the pig iron cargo ship Clipper Hope in the Amazon. And have an assurance from the Vice-Governor that the pig iron industry, senior police and legal reps will meet with us to address our evidence that... Read more >

Activists occupy Pig Iron shipment

Image | May 26, 2012 at 17:04

The day after President Dilma failed to fully veto controversial changes to Brazil's ‘forest code’, Greenpeace activists occupy a pile of pig iron and industrial cranes in the port of Sao Luis. While a second team of climbers occupy a cranes... Read more >