All articles by Katie Nelson
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The Hollywood Sign ‘burns up’ as leaders begin United Nations climate negotiations
The projection, which occurred Tuesday evening, makes Greenpeace USA the first activist organization to transform the Hollywood Sign. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (November 30, 2023) – This morning, as United Nations…
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Greenpeace USA Welcomes Aviram Azari Sentencing, Calls for Investigation into Who Hired Him
“Today’s sentencing of a hacker-for-hire, who facilitated an international spear-phishing campaign, serves as a stark warning to those who seek to intimidate and silence climate activists. But this case will…
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UAW Auto Workers Win Historic Commitment Toward a Just Transition
The Big 3 said electric vehicle worker protections were “impossible” – now they are becoming reality WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 6, 2023)–“We just won a just transition at General Motors,” UAW…
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Despite the decrease in Amazon fires in September, smoke and drought in the region continue relentlessly
There was a 36 percent decrease in the number of fire hotspots in September, also showing a year-to-date drop. However, a severe drought and smoke from the present fires are…
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President Biden Hands Out Another Hall Pass to Big Oil to Wreak Havoc on Our Planet
“If the Biden Administration truly wants to put us on a path to climate sanity, we cannot afford any new fossil fuel leases and infrastructure.” WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 29, 2023)–In…
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California sues Big Oil for years of damages from climate-fueled disasters
The state of California has sued ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips and the American Petroleum Institute for misinformation about climate change. SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 16, 2023)–In response to California…
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Greenpeace USA Welcomes Bills to Stop Deep Sea Mining
“All life on Earth depends on our oceans – we must ensure they are protected for generations to come.” WASHINGTON, DC (July 12, 2023)–In response to U.S. Congressman Ed Case’s…
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Referendum reform bill passes out of California Assembly
AB 421 passes the California Assembly, bringing the state one step closer to democratic reform SACRAMENTO, CA (May 31, 2023)–In response to Assembly Bill 421 passing the California Assembly, Ben…
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Oil and gas permitting continues to skyrocket in California’s neighborhoods as Q1 comes to a close
Over 500 permits have been approved within the 3,200-foot setback that was formerly protected by a popular drilling law. SACRAMENTO, CA (April 12, 2023)–In response to the news that CalGEM…
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Oil and gas companies’ profits may soon face a cap in California, as first bill of its kind passes state legislature
SBX1-2 seeks to hold Big Oil accountable in California. SACRAMENTO, CA (March 27, 2023)–In response to the California Legislature passing a bill to hold California’s fossil fuel companies accountable for…