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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 Weyler9 min read -
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.
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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 Weyler8 min read -
Irving and Dorothy Stowe: Mentors to a movement
Two Greenpeace founders, Irving and Dorothy Stowe, grew up during world wars, the dawn of a global peace movement, and a non-violent direct action movement inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.
Rex Weyler11 min read -
How I became an ecologist
How does an engineering student, in the era of expanding space exploration, become an ecologist? In my case: Rachel Carson, the Cuyahoga River, Gregory Bateson, Bateson, Fools Crow, and a magpie.
Rex Weyler10 min read -
The women at the start of the Greenpeace journey
In honour of Women’s History Month, we want to highlight the women who were part of the start of the incredible Greenpeace journey.
Greenpeace International2 min read -
Social Inertia: Why is change so hard?
In the face of overwhelming evidence, scientific warnings, existential urgency, and countless examples of ecological disintegration, why are societies worldwide so slow to respond appropriately?
Rex Weyler8 min read -
Why civil disobedience works
History shows that when power is out of balance, non-violent direct action becomes one of the most important and effective tactics by citizens.
Rex Weyler1 min read -
How do you start a global environmental movement?
We speak to young activists from the Climate Strikes and one of the founders of Greenpeace to find out how they started global movements.
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Violence against Indigenous peoples destroys our common home
Indigenous lands contain vast biological diversity. These communities are fighting not only to preserve their cultures but also to preserve what is left of Earth's wild ecosystems.
Rex Weyler1 min read









