All articles by Tanya Brooks
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Merchants of Myth: new report exposes plastic recycling as costly failure
A new report from Greenpeace USA reveals plastic recycling has largely failed after decades of being touted by corporations as a solution to the pollution crisis.
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Greenpeace USA warns: Deep sea mining is a high-risk, unsustainable venture built on hype, not science
Greenpeace USA led peaceful interventions at the Underwater Minerals Conference, a gathering of deep sea mining (DSM) companies, government representatives, scientists, and others with ties to the industry.
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Landmark U.S. ruling allows Indonesians to proceed with lawsuit against Bumble Bee for forced labor on fishing boats
The case of a group of Indonesian fishers who sued U.S. tuna brand Bumble Bee, alleging forced labor, will move forward, according to a judgment released by the Southern California federal district court yesterday.
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US soft on human trafficking in new report
The U.S. government has once again awarded unmerited rankings in its annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report to two major players in the global seafood supply chain — Taiwan and Indonesia — despite acknowledging widespread forced labor, human trafficking, and weak government responses in both.
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Nations urged to immediately start work on high seas sanctuaries as historic Ocean Treaty milestone hit
In a landmark moment for ocean protection, the Global Ocean Treaty reached its 60th ratification today as world leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, clearing the way for the historic agreement to enter into force. But this crucial milestone must be met with urgent action from nations during the countdown…
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Greenpeace USA Condemns U.S.–Cook Islands Deep-Sea Mining Talks as Backdoor Push for Extraction
This announcement signals yet another backdoor attempt by the U.S. to legitimize deep-sea mining — this time under the guise of ‘science’ and ‘responsibility.’
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Indonesian fishers respond to Bumble Bee’s attempt to dismiss forced labor suit
The reply contends that, the plaintiffs plausibly allege, and Bumble Bee does not dispute, that the plaintiffs were forced to labor by the vessel owners and argues the company was long specifically aware of such abuses in its supply chain.
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Governments reject Trump’s deep sea mining power grab but fail to adopt moratorium on deep sea mining
The U.S. statement confirms what Deep Deception has already exposed: The Trump Administration’s pursuit of deep sea mining isn’t about global stewardship—it’s about sidestepping it.
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Deep sea mining companies exploiting ‘national security’ fears for profit, according to new Greenpeace USA report
“Deep Deception” report refutes claims that deep sea mining is necessary to source critical minerals for U.S. national security and defense.
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Greenpeace USA Slams U.S. Seabed Mining Plans off American Samoa
The Pacific is not a sacrifice zone. Its people should not be forced to host a destructive industry they’ve clearly rejected.