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Zuma: Go renewable, create more jobs

Feature story | February 9, 2011 at 15:12

As President Zuma prepares for his State of the Nation Address tomorrow, we urge him to put South Africa on track for a clean and sustainable energy future, thus providing a huge number of new jobs, as part of his move to declare 2011 the year of...

Another break for rainforests as palm oil company reveals plan to halt destruction

Blog entry by Laura K | February 10, 2011

Last year Golden Agri Resources' (GAR) biggest claim to fame was being the palm oil arm of notorious forest destroyer Sinar Mas group, Indonesia's largest palm oil and pulp and paper supplier. This is the same company who lost...

Zuma misses opportunity to be visionary

Feature story | February 11, 2011 at 13:14

Although President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation Address rightly focussed on the urgent need for job creation and energy security in South Africa, he failed to see how renewable energy has an important role to play in fulfilling both goals.

African-style Recycling Stands out at WSF

Blog entry by Mbong Akiy | February 15, 2011

The curtains of the World Social Forum (WSF) came down on the 11th of February at the Cheikh Anta Diop university of Dakar after a week-long opportunity for Civil society, religious groups, and other NGOs to network, create...

Containing GE Contamination

Image | February 17, 2011 at 12:25

Members of a decontamination unit from Greenpeace bag genetically-engineered Bt talong (eggplant) from an experimental field trial site in Bay town in the province of Laguna, in an effort to contain contaminants.

Japan's Whaling Fleet May Leave Southern Ocean Early

Blog entry by Willie | February 20, 2011

In this day and age, commercial whaling is out-of-date and should be out-of-the-question. Sadly it isn’t, but maybe the news that the Japanese whaling fleet might be cutting short its stay in the Southern ocean is cause for some...

Ten-thousand call for an Energy [R]evolution in Thailand

Feature story | February 28, 2011 at 11:45

10,000 people in Thailand took to the streets near their homes to oppose dirty energy. Their goal: protect their province from coal plants slated to be built by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand.

Thousands call for clean energy in Thailand

Image gallery | February 28, 2011

25 million hectares of rainforest threatened in DRC

Feature story | February 28, 2011 at 17:25

New decisions by the DRC government mean that up to 25 million hectares of Congolese rainforest could be sacrificed for industrial exploitation.

Greenpeace through the lens: Photographer Pierre Gleizes

Video | February 28, 2011 at 18:02

French photographer Pierre Gleizes has shot some of the Greenpeace's best known photographs over the three decades. Some of these pictures have truly changed the way we look at our planet and the environment.

Solar Demonstration in Dakar

Image gallery | March 1, 2011

Nukes are not the answer, Zuma!

Feature story | March 1, 2011 at 13:05

On the first day of Zuma’s state visit to France, we urge him not to fall into a dangerous trap set by the French nuclear industry. Instead, we'd like him to learn from France's nuclear failures and invest in our renewable energy industry.

Setting Sail

Blog entry by Michael Baillie | March 3, 2011

I have just got back from one of the most inspiring weeks of my life! As a fairly new part of the Greenpeace Africa team I had the opportunity to attend a week-long induction programme that takes place once a year to welcome new people...

Zuma Must Not Get Caught in a Nuclear Trap

Feature story | March 4, 2011 at 8:54

With the announcement of cooperation agreements having been signed between South African and French energy companies, Greenpeace reiterates its call to President Zuma not to fall into the dangerous trap of nuclear energy.

A Week Aboard the Esperanza

Blog entry by Melita Steele | March 4, 2011

Last week I was lucky enough to join the Esperanza (the largest vessel in the Greenpeace fleet) for just over 7 days. Most of the crew spend months at a time aboard the ship, so I really only got a taste of what life on the Esperanza...

News from Copenhagen: The Red Carpet activists have been charged

Blog entry by Dave Walsh | March 9, 2011

I’m typing these words from the Greenpeace office in Copenhagen, about a ten-minute walk from the Danish Parliament, where nearly 15 months ago, three Greenpeace activists were arrested for politely and peacefully calling on some 120...

Say 'No' to Fracking in the Karoo

Feature story | March 9, 2011 at 12:39

It is not too late! Shell is currently applying for exploration licences in the Karoo and has said that it will include public concerns in the environmental management report.

Japanese Quake: Nuclear Alert

Feature story | March 11, 2011 at 13:36

Greenpeace is deeply concerned about the potential safety and environmental impacts of both the earthquake and tsunami on Japanese nuclear installations, as well as other hazardous industries such as chemical or oil refineries.

Japan: Radioactivity Released from Fukushima Reactor

Feature story | March 13, 2011 at 8:27

Reacting to reports that radioactive materials have been released from the Japanese Fukushima power plant, and that increased levels of radiation have been detected in the area, Greenpeace Africa has reiterated the need for the authorities to...

Crisis at Fukushima I/Daiichi and Fukushima II/Daini Plants

Feature story | March 14, 2011 at 8:37

First the earthquake, then the Tsunami, and now a severe nuclear threat: Greenpeace's thoughts are with the Japanese people, hoping that a worst-case scenario will be avoided.

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