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Injured Greenpeace activist faces Spanish navy culprits who threaten prosecution under ‘piracy’ chapter of criminal code
Madrid, 28 July, 2015 - A Greenpeace activist who was severely injured by the Spanish navy on November 15th, 2014, during a peaceful protest at sea near the Canary Islands is being investigated under the piracy chapter of Spain's criminal code. She faced questioning today by the National Court concerning this investigation, and her complaint…
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You did it! Toxic chemical banned in EU textile imports
A huge victory for Detox supporters came out of Europe this week as all EU member states voted to ban the toxic chemical NPE from textile imports. This decision closes a trade loophole that allowed clothing containing dangerous levels of NPE to enter the EU even though the substance is banned from regional manufacturing.
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Illegal logging: Fuelling conflict and damaging livelihoods
The fight against illegal logging has been a long and protracted one. Greenpeace itself has been involved for more than 20 years and, while it is undeniable that some progress has been made, it is equally evident that it continues to be a major problem.
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Rainbow Warrior marks 30th anniversary of bombing with action to save the Great Barrier Reef
Sydney, Australia, 10 July, 2015 - Greenpeace activists from the flagship Rainbow Warrior today took action against the mass of coal ships in Australian waters, waiting to export climate change worldwide.
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Why FSC’s move to protect Intact Forest Landscapes is key for the Congo Basin
In September 2014, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) members voted with an overwhelming majority at their General Assembly to protect "the vast majority" of Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) in and around FSC certified forest management areas.
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Joni Mitchell: A tribute to the artist
Joni Mitchell helped launch Greenpeace with a 1970 benefit concert, and emerged as one of the greatest songwriters and performers of the last 50 years.
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A record breaking dress exchange: One event in over 40 cities
Today, Greenpeace is throwing the biggest clothes swap party ever seen in Austria and Germany: In over 40 cities, from the Danube to the Danish border, more than 10,000 expected participants will exchange some 50,000 trousers, skirts, t-shirts and evening tops.
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Annual report 2014
Now well into its fifth decade of existence, Greenpeace continues to reinvent itself. Rather than bask in past glories, our organisation is undergoing a process of renewal.
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New evidence shows Chinese, West African governments must rein in rogue fishing fleet
Beijing/Dakar, 20 May, 2015 – At least 74 fishing vessels owned and operated by four Chinese Distant Water Fishing (DWF) companies have been exposed for fishing illegally in prohibited fishing grounds in West Africa and falsifying their gross tonnage, according to findings from a two-year investigation by Greenpeace East Asia and Greenpeace Africa.
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How our breakfast choice can change the food system
8:00 am, Monday, southern Spain: "What's for breakfast, Mom?"
