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New Greenpeace research shows reefs need protection against fossil fuel developments in the Gulf of Mexico
A new report called "Investigation on the current status and threats to mesophotic reef ecosystems of the north and central coast of the state of Veracruz, aboard the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise" was presented today, carried out by expert researchers in coral reef systems from Colectivo Interdisciplinario de Ciencia Aplicada y Derecho Ambiental (the Interdisciplinary…
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Global Environment Facility Assembly offers Canada a chance to build on COP15 success and turn nature pledges into reality
The Canadian government must now turn promises made at COP15 in Montreal into reality.
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Steps for Meeting with your MP!
Your MP is your federal representative. Part of their job is to listen to and speak with their constituents so they can better represent them in parliament. So make your…
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Reaction to the federal government’s announcement aiming to reduce plastic food packaging in retail
The federal government’s announcement targets plastic packaging that comes into direct contact with food.
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Deep sea mining: concerns from the Pacific need to be heard
When it comes to the campaign to stop deep sea mining, the stakes may be highest for Pacific communities. One of the biggest deep sea mining target zones is in the Pacific ocean: the Clarion-Clipperton zone. This is where the industry wants to start mining operations.
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Barbie vs Oppenheimer: Two diametrically opposed universes that remind us of plastic and nuclear threats
“Barbenheimer” is probably the film event of the year. The simultaneous premieres of two Hollywood blockbusters by two cult directors: Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, a pink fantasy comedy and Christopher Nolan’s…
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Deep sea mining industry fails to get green light but remains a threat
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) negotiations end today with deep sea mining companies failing to get an immediate green light to start mining.
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Greenpeace Canada Reaction to Fossil Fuel Subsidy Announcement
In response to today’s announcement by the the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, of a phase out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, Greenpeace Canada senior energy strategist Keith Stewart said:
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Why Canada’s support for a deep sea mining moratorium matters
On July 10th, Federal Minister Joly, Minister Wilkinson and Minister Murray announced Canada's support for a moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters. While the oceans are not safe from deep sea mining just yet, this was a huge step forward.
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