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Greenpeace slams APP/Sinar Mas over links to deforestation, ends all engagement with company
“In 2013 the company committed to end its role in deforestation and introduced new conservation commitments. Progress since then has been mixed and it is now in jeopardy due to links to ongoing rainforest destruction,” said Kiki Taufik, Global Head of the Indonesia forests campaign at Greenpeace Southeast Asia.
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Chevron’s SLAPP suit against Ecuadorians: corporate intimidation
SLAPP suits are "...an attempt to silence, vilify, and criminalize activism.”
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The Map of Life: How one Indigenous group is fighting for the right to protect its territory
To fight for the recognition of their territory, the Munduruku have produced the Map of Life, a testament to how the Munduruku way of life is interconnected and interdependent with the nature that surrounds them.
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New deforestation revealed as Indonesian minister arrives in EU to defend palm oil industry
"Companies like Unilever and Nestlé claim to be industry leaders. So why are they still buying from forest destroyers like the HSA group?"
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European Court of Justice: Logging in Białowieża Forest was illegal
“We still need to stand for the Białowieża Forest in Poland and abroad to ensure that Polish and European laws are respected."
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Why I stand with the guardians of the Amazon
Although the Karipuna face death threats and blackmailing from the logging industry, they stand strong to protect the forest and their community. But they cannot do this alone. It’s time for the Brazilian government to start fulfilling those promises and its constitutional duties and protecting the Indigenous People who are under constant attack from an…
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Talking is good, but the logging needs to stop
“And the Greenpeace ‘Golden Chainsaw Award’ goes to... [dramatic pause for effect]... Magnus Groth, the CEO of Essity!”
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Greenpeace International to not renew FSC membership
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Greenpeace International announced today it is not renewing its membership in the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a global timber certification scheme for which the NGO was a founding member 25 years ago.
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The incredible firefighting women of Russia
Did you know that in Russia, women aren’t allowed to become firefighters by law? But that’s not stopping these courageous women from volunteering to fight forest fires anyway…
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Illegal logging of Ipê tree is causing irreversible damage to the Amazon
Manaus, Brazil – A weak licensing system, along with indiscriminate and illegal logging of the Ipe tree is causing serious damage to the Amazon according to a Greenpeace Brazil investigation released today. According to the report, the high value of Ipe – which once processed into flooring or decking can fetch up to US$2,500 per cubic…