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This section is intended for journalists and media professionals. It lists the latest photographs, press releases, and reports which we are distributing to the media.

Latest Reports

Latest Findings on Duta Palma’s operations in Riau Province

April 07, 2008

Greenpeace has just concluded two investigative visits to the planned palm oil concessions of two of Duta Palma subsidiary companies (PT. Bertuah Aneka Yasa and PT. Palma Satu) in Indragiri Hulu regency, Riau.

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Agrochemical use in the Philippines and its consequences to the environment

January 31, 2008

Agriculture has been the traditional backbone of the Philippines’ economy and farming is still by far the most common form of employment in the country. The current industrial agriculture system promotes the reliance on agrochemicals, both synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, while neglecting to consider their negative effects on the economy of local communities, human health and the environment.

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Cool farming: Climate impacts of agriculture and mitigation potential

January 22, 2008

Agriculture is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases. Greenpeace’s new report Cool Farming details the destructive practices resulting from industrial agriculture and presents workable solutions to help reduce its contribution to climate change. These practical changes will benefit the environment as well as farmers and consumers throughout the world. This report details for the first time all direct and indirect contribution agriculture has on climate change. It was written by Professor Pete Smith, a lead author on the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on climate change, and his research team at the University of Aberdeen.

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Cool farming (Summary Version): Climate impacts of agriculture and mitigation potential

January 22, 2008

Agriculture is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases. Greenpeace’s new report Cool Farming details the destructive practices resulting from industrial agriculture and presents workable solutions to help reduce its contribution to climate change. These practical changes will benefit the environment as well as farmers and consumers throughout the world. This summary of a longer report details for the first time all direct and indirect contribution agriculture has on climate change. It was written by Professor Pete Smith, a lead author on the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on climate change, and his research team at the University of Aberdeen.

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