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10 good reasons to not kill whales (as if you needed them)
We know that whales are important for the oceans, and we know that as long-lived, slow-growing animals they are much more susceptible to overfishing than actual fish.
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What to expect at the 2018 International Whaling Commission meeting in Brazil
Delegates from global governments, and NGO representatives are in Brazil for a very special meeting that happens only once every two years: the meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC).
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A brief history of commercial whaling and Greenpeace
Commercial whaling devastated the world’s biggest whale species, pushing some of them to the very brink of extinction in the first half of the 20th Century.
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Sony’s 100% renewables commitment an important first step but needs to be accelerated
“Greenpeace welcomes Sony's commitment to power its operations with 100% renewable energy, which is an important first step to becoming a leader on climate change. But a 2040 target is far too slow and does not represent the urgency with which we need to act."
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Progress slow at UN climate change conference in Bangkok
“We need to make faster progress. Climate change is no longer a far off threat, it is something we’re all facing in the real world"
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10 things you’ve always wanted to ask about plant-based nutrition
Can you REALLY get all the vitamins you need from fruits and vegetables alone?
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Industrial railway line and logging threaten the Sámi homeland
“We are standing here for our present and future and drawing the red line. We are the guardians of our land and we will take care of it in a sustainable way as we have done thousands of years..."
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Marine life flies outside UN as world meets to discuss global ocean treaty
“The fate of our oceans is in the hands of everyone in these negotiations. It's no exaggeration to say that the governments meeting today are making history as we speak. It is urgent they create a strong ocean treaty which allows us to create a global network of ocean sanctuaries.”
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Our oceans’ last chance: a historic opportunity
Every second breath we take comes from the sea. Without the oceans, we cannot survive on this planet. And out there is not only water – it is a wonderful world teeming with life! The blue open waters of our global oceans are home to a diversity of wildlife, including turtles, whales, sharks and dolphins.
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Setback to Trans Mountain pipeline is a win for Indigenous communities and the climate
"This decision is not just a win for Indigenous Nations in Canada, but for environment defenders across the globe,” said Diana Best, Senior Climate and Energy Campaigner for Greenpeace USA.
