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  • James Bay and Phyllis Cormack. © Greenpeace / Rex Weyler
    Stories
    50Years AboutUs Photography

    Photographic memories III

    From 1974 to 1982, I served as photographer on Greenpeace campaigns. This is the third collection of memories inspired by photographs of early ecology actions.

    Rex Weyler
    18 May 2022
    9 min read
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    AboutUs 50Years

    Ecology? Look it up! You’re still involved

    This year has been the 50th Anniversary of Greenpeace. During this era, a half-century ago, citizens around the world began seeing signs of a pending ecological crisis, and began to talk about it. 

    Rex Weyler
    24 Dec 2021
    7 min read
  • Action against Oil Tanker in Juan de Fuca Strait. © Greenpeace / Rex Weyler
    Stories
    50Years Fukushima Photography

    Photographic memories II

    From 1974 to 1982, I served as photographer on Greenpeace campaigns. Here are a dozen more photographs from those years along with some memories that they evoke.

    Rex Weyler
    3 Dec 2021
    10 min read
  • Greenpeace Africa Head of Communications Mbong Akiy and images of protests in South Africa and Senegal
    Stories
    50Years

    ‘From Crafting Headlines to Influencing them’: Greenpeace Africa Head of Communications’ Decade of Activism

    “We are lucky if it takes a decade to see the change we desire – and we are doomed if we wait for tomorrow to start asking for it.” Mbong Akiy, shares her highs from 10 years with Greenpeace Africa.

    Mbong Akiy Fokwa Tsafack
    27 Nov 2021
    6 min read
  • Radiohead at Glastonbury 2017. © Alex Stoneman / Greenpeace
    Stories
    50Years AboutUs

    If I can’t dance, I don’t want your revolution! 50 years of Greenpeace and Music

    Throughout our fifty year history, Greenpeace has been lucky enough to work with some of the best-known bands and musicians on the planet, shining a light on the most important environmental issues of the time. Here are a few of the greatest hits.

    Matt Kemp
    7 Nov 2021
    7 min read
  • Rex Weyler at Kinder Morgan Tank Farm in British Columbia. ©  Rogue Collective / Greenpeace
    Stories
    50Years

    Thoughts for young activists

    During this year — the 50th anniversary of Greenpeace — I've had occasion to speak with ecology and human-rights activists around the world. In some cases, young activists have asked my advice about how to achieve results.

    Rex Weyler
    5 Nov 2021
    8 min read
  • Swiss Street Art duo QueenKong paints above the roofs of Zurich.© Emanuel Büchler / QueenKong / Greenpeace
    Stories
    50Years

    Hope through Action – using creative activism to change the world

    The Hope through Action ‘GreenPieces’ global mural project is the latest example of using the power of community and street art to inspire people to take action.

    Pol Sifter
    4 Oct 2021
    3 min read
  • Swiss Street Art duo QueenKong paints above the roofs of Zurich.© Emanuel Büchler / QueenKong / Greenpeace
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    AboutUs 50Years

    ‘Artivists’ create giant murals around the world as part of Greenpeace’s 50th anniversary

    Swiss artist duo Queen Kong kicked off a six month international art project with Greenpeace, which will see giant murals painted 12 countries

    Greenpeace International
    24 Sep 2021
    1 min read
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    AboutUs Climate 50Years

    Marking 50 years of hope in action

    Today we need huge, unprecedented change. For billions to unite as a movement, taking action around the world and demanding a green and peaceful future. And it is possible.

    Jennifer Morgan
    15 Sep 2021
    3 min read
  • Greenpeace 50th logo © Leire Dominguez / Greenpeace
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    AboutUs 50Years

    Greenpeace 50th anniversary: statement and media resources

    Fifty years ago, September 15th 1971, a ship named the Greenpeace, set out to confront and stop US nuclear weapons testing at Amchitka, one of Aleutian Islands in southwest Alaska.

    Greenpeace International
    13 Sep 2021
    2 min read
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