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Greenpeace "jaguars" prowl the forests of Argentina to stop destruction and the expansion of genetically engineered soya.
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The pack has returned to Argentina and this time the team on the ground
is supported by two helicopters in its efforts (who said jaguars can’t
fly?). The view from above provides an unmistakable image of the
extent of deforestation. The destruction that is happening in
this area far exceeds the world average rate of deforestation.
The forests here are being burned and logged to make way for the
expansion of genetically engineered (GE) soya.
New faces on the scene include two seasoned activists: Rex Weyler and John Watterberg. Rex is one of the original Greenpeace founders and recently published the hit book Greenpeace: How a Group of Ecologists, Journalists and Visionaries Changed the World. You may remember John as one of the Smokestack Six. As Greenpeace Jaguars were making a name for themselves in Argentina last summer, John was climbing to the top of one of the dirtiest power plants in the United States.
Last weekend, after the establishment of the "Pizarro Station" - a
permanent operational base for the campaign - the indigenous people of
the area held an emotional
ceremony to welcome John and Rex as official jaguars. Bob Hunter
and David McTaggart – recently departed Greenpeace founders – were also
honored as “honorary” jaguars.
Stay Tuned!
The group is off to a tremendous start! We'll keep you posted as they fight to protect our forests, and stop the expansion of genetic engineering.
New faces on the scene include two seasoned activists: Rex Weyler and John Watterberg. Rex is one of the original Greenpeace founders and recently published the hit book Greenpeace: How a Group of Ecologists, Journalists and Visionaries Changed the World. You may remember John as one of the Smokestack Six. As Greenpeace Jaguars were making a name for themselves in Argentina last summer, John was climbing to the top of one of the dirtiest power plants in the United States.
Last weekend, after the establishment of the "Pizarro Station" - a
permanent operational base for the campaign - the indigenous people of
the area held an emotional
ceremony to welcome John and Rex as official jaguars. Bob Hunter
and David McTaggart – recently departed Greenpeace founders – were also
honored as “honorary” jaguars.Stay Tuned!
The group is off to a tremendous start! We'll keep you posted as they fight to protect our forests, and stop the expansion of genetic engineering.
