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To some, the destruction of our natural resources is the price that needs to be paid in order to achieve development. But there are millions more who define ‘development’ differently. One that is inclusive and sustainable. We see beauty, home, heritage, and a future. As we continue to campaign for our planet, one thing is certain - people power wins!
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Switch on the Sun
The environmental challenges we face are urgent and massive. But movements that bring hope and change are growing. And one of them is a movement away from fossil fuels, towards the adoption of renewables. If everyday people like us band together on small initiatives and lifestyle changes, we can push for some big, visionary measures that address climate change.
A Better World Is Possible
Stand up for your right
Our bodies are continuously being poisoned as a result of the developmental pathways that are forced on us. And it gets even worse when our government policies hint towards nexus with big corporations. But we have the power in our hands to choose healthy alternatives to old and dirty coal-fueled energy systems, GMOs, chemical farming inputs and everything else polluting.
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And we are rising
More than 15,000 passionate people around the world dedicate their time, energy and skills to Greenpeace's core values and stories. From giving presentations to scaling coal plants, there is a lot to be done to move towards a greener and equitable future. There are many ways in which you can get involved as a volunteer.
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A stable climate is possible, and so are equitable societies that are just and peaceful. But the world doesn’t get better on its own. It gets better because people work together to make it that way. And the good news is that when we stand together and act, we can make the change we need to see in the world.
Imagine a world where forests flourish and oceans are full of life. Where energy is as clean as a mountain stream. Where everyone has security, dignity and joy. Where power is used to fight poverty and injustice, not people. We can’t build this future alone, but we can build it together.
Empower Our Farmers
Vivek Mundkur and his team with portable solar pumping system. With his company Atom Solar in Pune he works on further development of his solar powered irrigation pump. It's called the Atom Solar Suntrolley, a 1 horse power portable solar water pumping system which can replace diesel irrigation pumps for small farmers. It can deliver 10,000 litres of water per hour. © Vivek M. / Greenpeace
Farmer Chikkonu in the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka. © Greenpeace / Vivek M.
A woman at Dharnai Tolla works in a fields. Solar panels are seen in the background. A solar-powered micro-grid is now supplying electricity to the village. © Vivek M. / Greenpeace
Women sing folk songs on the roof of a house where a solar panel is installed in Dharnai village, block Makhdumpur, district Jehanabad. The people of Dharnai village used to have a facility supplied by the state Government which provided electricity. This infrastructure hasn't been available for the last 33 years and diesel generators have been the only source of electricity. Development of solar power micro grid to electrify the entire village brings new hope for its inhabitants.
Solar panels installation at Dharnai village. A solar-powered micro-grid is now supplying electricity to the Village. © Vivek M. / Greenpeace
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