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GUILTY! Japan's justice system "breached human rights of Greenpeace anti-whaling activists"

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

When two of our activists were detained after exposing major corruption in the Japanese whaling industry - we knew the Japanese authorities breached internationally guaranteed human rights. Now, as these two activists prepare to take the stand and have their day, or more in court, the violation of their human rights has been confirmed by a UN working group.

Putting a stop to the Arctic Meltdown

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:29:35 GMT

As the Arctic Ocean is increasingly showing the signs of the devastating impacts of human activities, Greenpeace takes the calls for a moratorium in industrial activities in the part of the Arctic Ocean historically covered by sea-ice.

Target discontinues the sale of farmed salmon

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Target has announced that all their stores will stop selling farmed salmon products. This move towards greater ocean conservation is a first by a major seafood retailer. Salmon consumption in the United States is a huge market for retailers. Salmon is second only to shrimp in seafood purchases in the United States. This announcement is sure to have a ripple affect across the entire seafood industry and will improve the health of oceans throughout the world.

"Islands Wolf II" lawsuit filed in federal court

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Critical habitat for the rare Islands wolf (Canis lupus ligoni, commonly known as the Alexander Archipelago wolf) – a wolf subspecies unique to Alaska’s panhandle, which is mostly occupied by the Tongass National Forest – is again under attack by an ill-conceived logging operation approved by the U.S. Forest Service.

Some companies really do make greener electronics

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Apple, Sony Ericsson and Nokia do well in our updated Guide to Greener Electronics, while Samsung, Dell, Lenovo and LGE disappoint.

Climate activists convicted of climbing Mt. Rushmore, sending critical message

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The eleven climate activists who proudly staged a historic protest at Mount Rushmore last July appeared in court today for sentencing. All eleven pled guilty to the charge of Climbing Mount Rushmore and received a fine of $460 each. They will also perform 50-100 hours of community service in the National Park system depending on their individual sentences. The judge requested that some or all of that service be performed at Mt. Rushmore.

Copenhagen a cop-out

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Two years have passed since world leaders promised all of us a deal to stop climate change. After two weeks of UN negotiations, politicians breezed in, had dinner with the Queen, a three hour lunch, took some photos and then delivered what could only be described as the 24 hour Head of State tourist brochure of Copenhagen instead of a climate treaty. Don’t believe the hype, there is nothing fair, ambitious or legally binding about this deal. The job of world leaders is not done. Today they shamefully failed to save us all from the effects of catastrophic climate change.

Climate Talks Held Hostage

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Greenpeace activists and emergency vehicles descended on the Chamber of Commerce in response to a climate emergency.

An open letter to Barack Obama

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:12:28 GMT

Kumi Naidoo, Executive Director of Greenpeace International, writes to Barack Obama on the eve of his departure for Copenhagen for the COP15 climate talks.

Voices For Change

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:26:40 GMT

3 cities, 3 people, and 3 different stories. Greenpeace documented how climate change is affecting the day-to-day lives of those living in modern urban landscapes. 6.5 billion people will be affected by global warming. One of them is you. Make your voice heard.

Yes WE Can

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Greenpeace displayed an 80x40-foot banner across the street from the White House. The banner image consisted of more than 50,000 activist’s names. All of them are calling on President Obama to LEAD and Save the Climate as the Copenhagen Climate Talks begin.

Sinar Mas' Palm Operation Exposed

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As world leaders line up in Copenhagen to agree a new climate treaty, we've also been working hard to secure a result that will have a positive impact on the global climate - by protecting Indonesia's forests.

Greenpeace at the UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Representatives from the world's governments will meet in Copenhagen, Denmark from December 7 to 18, 2009 for the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Greenpeace will have a team on the ground in Copenhagen and in the convention center throughout the conference.

Obama: You won it, now earn it

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

President Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway's capital today. In his own words, this is a "call to action" rather than a recognition of his own accomplishments. So we're hoping he'll act on his promises to confront the global challenges of the 21st century. We're hoping he will confront the greatest one in history - climate change. Our activists are greeting him in Oslo and urging him to show strong leadership when he attends the UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen next week.

Climate negotiations kick off

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The countdown to Copenhagen is over and the time for excuses has run out. Next week, more than 100 heads of state will answer your call to come to Copenhagen and take personal responsibility for the future of climate change.

25th Anniversary of Bhopal Disaster

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Bhopal disaster, a coalition of labor and environmental groups put out a call for safety at U.S. chemical plants. Just 300 of the 6,000+ high-risk chemical sites across the U.S. put more than 100 million Americans at risk if attacked.

The image above was taken on the 19th anniversary of the world's worst industrial disaster, Greenpeace activists and students protest in Mumbai as part of the Global day of action against corporate crimes.

Twelve days left to avert climate chaos

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Twelve days before the critical UN Copenhagen Climate Summit, today Greenpeace activists shut down the export facilities of a major pulp mill operated by Sinar Mas owned pulp and paper company APP in the heart of Indonesia's rainforests. Sinar Mas is a leading driver of global climate change due to its widespread role in forest destruction.

Giving Thanks

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:00:44 GMT

Thanksgiving. It's the one time a year that we take a minute to pause and remember all we’re thankful for.

Final voyage of the Japanese whaling fleet?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Following a week of potentially crippling budgetary reviews and a high-profile visit from US President Barack Obama to Japan, the so-called 'scientific' whaling fleet crept out of port. Greenpeace called for the departure to be the program's last.

Indonesian Forest Ministry halts APRIL’s forest destruction on Kampar

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Greenpeace today welcomed Indonesia’s Forest Minister, Mr. Zulkifli Hasan’s, statement ordering APRIL (RAPP) to halt its forest clearing activities on the carbon-rich peatlands of the Kampar Peninsula, Riau, Sumatra, pending review of their permits.