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I worked with survivors of gender-based violence. The link between women, power and environmental extraction is undeniable
Two decades ago, I spent my nights working the overnight shift on the support line of the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multi-cultural Women Against Rape.
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Greenpeace marine investigation exposes destructive fishing practices in the North Pacific Ocean
Ahoy, ahoy! We’ve just returned from another marine investigation, this time on the high seas of the North Pacific Ocean.
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INC-4: Plastics talks in Ottawa end on a disappointing note under compromised Canadian leadership
Late on Monday night, the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended with world governments failing to agree on the inclusion of any reference to plastic production or polymers in intersessional work, despite strong support by various countries, scientists and civil society groups. While Canada supported in principle…
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Deep sea mining: a concrete threat we need to shut down now
Deep sea mining would endanger fragile marine ecosystems that took millennia to develop, and threaten the livelihoods and traditions of people from the Pacific and their spiritual connection to the ocean.
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On Greenpeace ship, scientists reveals never-before-studied reef ecosystem threatened by new US-Mexico pipeline
A group of scientists on board a Greenpeace ship in Mexico’s waters has concluded research on a never-before studied coral reef, threatened by a planned gas pipeline by Canadian company TC Energy. Scientists, joined by fishers and activists from Greenpeace Mexico on board the Arctic Sunrise, have warned that the pipeline would threaten the livelihoods…
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A new Plastics Treaty: How Canada can help end the age of plastic
Negotiations to create a new Global Plastics Treaty at the UN are currently underway. ‘Tis the season to help Minister Guilbeault and the federal government define what a truly ambitious, strong Global Plastics Treaty means – to turn off the plastic tap once and for all.
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New polling: over 80% of Canadians are worried about the nature crisis and believe the federal government should lead at COP15
A new poll by Environics reveals that 84% of Canadians express concern about the future of the planet due to the state of wildlife and nature today.
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Why world leaders must step up to protect biodiversity at CBD COP15
Greenpeace has sounded the alarm for world leaders: if you’re serious about biodiversity, it’s time to self-invite for COP15.
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Greenpeace investigation finds suspected human rights abuse by suppliers of major US and Taiwanese seafood company
Major US seafood brand Bumble Bee and its Taiwanese owner, tuna trader FCF, are suspected to have illegal fishing and human rights abuse in its supply chain, according...
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Greenpeace Canada paints a mural in front of Minister Steven Guilbeault’s office, calling him to pass strong nature protection law
Greenpeace Canada and its supporters painted a mural in front Minister Guilbeault's office in Montreal to make him commit to passing a Nature & Biodiversity Act that redefines our relationship with nature, prioritizes Indigenous People's rights, and ensures equitable access to nature for everyone.