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5 things you (probably) didn’t know about the Antarctic
In 2017 we launched a campaign to create an Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary – the largest protected area on Earth. But why? Well, apart from being home to amazing animals such…
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Why Rudolph the Reindeer really has a red nose!
He’s found on our Holiday greeting cards, on our festive napkins, sweaters and cushions. Toy manufacturers love him and children’s clothing brands use him profusely. He is indeed the most famous of all reindeers; our beloved Rudolph.
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Forest-destroying palm oil companies have nowhere to hide
You made it happen! After an incredible few months, and 1.3 million of you taking action, the world’s largest palm oil trader, Wilmar, just launched a groundbreaking plan.
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Call on provincial premiers to protect caribou habitat
Ask your Premier publicly about their plans to save Canada’s woodland caribou and other species at risk. Just last week, the Quebec government announced they will let the Val-d’Or caribou herd die-off. This sad story is a a wake-up call for all provincial premiers: they must listen to the best available scientific and Indigenous knowledge…
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U.S. Court Dismisses Resolute’s Racketeering Case Against Greenpeace
SAN FRANCISCO, October 16, 2017 — Today, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued a decision [1] dismissing all claims in the controversial case that…
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Consent vs. Communication: A Tale of Two Forest Certification Systems
This is a very interesting time to be in the midst of campaigning for safeguarding forests in Canada. First, last week was National Forest Week, a week to acknowledge the…
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My week on a plastic beach helping to name and shame its polluters
It was more devastating than I imagined, and that’s saying something considering the descriptions and pictures I’ve been exposed to over the years. The plastic pollution covering Freedom Island in…
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Getting Media for your Campaign or Grassroots Action
Getting media attention is a great way to have your campaign or action make a big splash. There are lots of tools in your media toolbox to do this.
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Clyde River wins case at the Supreme Court of Canada!
They did it! Clyde River Inuit have WON their case at the Supreme Court of Canada.