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Women in the Vanguard of Ecology
This year, Dr. Vandana Shiva's Women’s Day statement inspired me to think about some of women who have been essential to ecological awareness in human society.
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LIVE from the Pacific #3: Crossing the Panama Canal and encountering dolphins
We were sailing from the Caribbean to the Pacific. We queued up for two days before crossing the Canal, due to the ship traffic.
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This secretive industry is putting sea creatures at risk
The oceans are facing more threats than ever - and yet a secretive industry is ramping up that would put even more pressure on our oceans: deep sea mining.
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7-Eleven Taiwan announces phase-out of single-use plastics, a first in Asia!
7-Eleven Taiwan has announced that it will phase out single-use plastics, the first major convenience store chain in Asia to do so.
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The Karipuna People are taking the Brazilian state to court. Here’s why:
Even though the Karipuna territory is officially recognized by the Brazilian government, that doesn’t stop land-grabbers from invading their land for logging and cattle farming.
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2021’s Climate Emergencies
We have seen extreme weather events, from the chilling polar vortex in North America, the super cyclones in Africa, to the devastating floods in Australia and parts of Asia. There were also record-breaking standstorms and unprecedented wildfires.
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Taking inspiration from International Workers Day
Greenpeace is committed to respect the hard-earned rights of workers and supports a socially fair and just transition away from polluting industries.
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Plastic pollution is a global problem – Starbucks needs to take global action
Starbucks Coffee Korea announced it will phase out the use of disposable cups in its Korean-based cafes by 2025. It's time for the company to rethink its strategy and accelerate the transition to reusable cups.
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LIVE from the Pacific #2: How to live for 3 months at sea
At the moment when I was writing this blog, the ship was rolling a lot. Although everyone is full of spirit to carry out our mission, when it comes to sea sickness, no matter how strong you are, many can hardly resist the power of nature.
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What we found when we visited the Saya de Malha Bank
In the heart of the Indian Ocean, there is a hidden underwater bank teeming with life: the Saya de Malha Bank