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Thousands of objection letters submitted to the office of the National Infrastructure Committee

This morning dozens of Greenpeace activists submitted over one thousand letters of opposition in order to cancel the decision of the National Infrastructure Committee to establish another coal power station in Ashkelon.

Greenpeace presents the Pathway for Climate and Energy to the Minister of Energy

Greenpeace has informed the Minister of Energy Mr Taner Yıldız during the meeting held in Ankara regarding the actions that should be taken on climate and energy until 2050.

Greenpeace presented its vision for the promotion of renewable energy

An official meeting was held between the representatives of Greenpeace and the Minister of National Infrastructures, Dr. Uzi Landau. The motivation for the meeting derived from the desire of both parties to work together in order to promote green issues related to the Infrastructure ministry. Greenpeace presented the minister policy recommendations in order to promote renewable energy in Israel and suggested solutions to remove barriers which renewable entrepreneurs are facing to date. Attorney Nili Grossman, energy and climate campaigner in Greenpeace Mediterranean, presented her conclusions based on a broad policy document that was prepared by the organization.

New leadership at Greenpeace International

Greenpeace will soon have a new leader. Kumi Naidoo will take up the role of Executive Director of Greenpeace International in November 2009, when Gerd Leipold steps down after nearly nine years as our activist-in-chief.

Greenpeace handed Byblos Marine Reserve’s draft decree to the Ministry of Environment

A delegation from Greenpeace Mediterranean, together with Byblos mayor Dr. Joseph Shami, visited the Minister of Environment Dr. Toni Karam today. The delegation handed to the Minister a draft decree for the establishment and management of the first Lebanese coastal marine reserve in Byblos waters.

The suicidal tendencies of the Turkish tuna fishery

The Turkish government has set its own catch limit for the endangered Mediterranean bluefin tuna - in total disregard for internationally agreed quotas and scientific advice.