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Embedding Justice: Our Commitment to Racial Justice and Equity
Welcome to the second annual Embedding Justice report by Greenpeace USA. This report serves as a significant milestone for our organization, enabling us to realign our diversity objectives and celebrate…
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Greenpeace USA’s Commitment to Pay Equity: Joining the Green2.0 Pledge
At Greenpeace USA we understand that achieving pay equity requires ongoing effort and a commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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3 Years after George Floyd, Racism is Still the Biggest Threat
I often reflect on the past few years and the profound impact they had on me, my community, and our movement. The year 2020 was a disorienting and terrifying time…
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History in the Making: Greenpeace USA Announces Ebony Twilley Martin As Sole Executive Director
Throughout my journey, I have seen the devastating effects of environmental racism accelerate with the climate crisis. Black, Brown, Indigenous, and working class communities suffer first and worst. Simply put,…
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Meet Ebony Twilley Martin, Greenpeace’s New Executive Director
My journey into the climate movement, and into Greenpeace, began as a mother. About fourteen years ago, my then 3-year-old son was diagnosed with asthma. As many people in my…
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Murder in the Pacific: the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior and what happened next
A new BBC documentary ‘Murder in the Pacific’ recounts the 1985 bombing of Greenpeace’s ship the Rainbow Warrior. The show tells the story of ‘Operation Satanique’ – a plot by…
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Annie Leonard Steps Down; Ebony Twilley Martin Appointed Sole Greenpeace USA Executive Director
Annie’s work has positioned GPUSA well for the work ahead as we remain unwavering in our hope and will continue to be relentless in our pursuit of justice and liberation,…
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Good News Stories from around the world in 2022
We’ve come to the end of another year. Amidst more dragging of the feet on climate issues by governments and corporations, we have had some notable wins in the climate and environmental justice space. We celebrate these wins to keep the spirits up and to stay hopeful as we continue on with our fight for…
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What We Need Now: Black Wellness
Dr. Kelley Page Jibrell, global strategist, professor and installed QueenMother and Tambra Raye Stevenson, MPH, Founder and C.E.O of W.A.N.D.A (Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture) discuss the factors that impact Black health and wellness, including our diet and various social and economic issues and highlight the role individuals and organizations can play in reducing…
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51 Years of Greenpeace: One of Earth’s most ardent advocates
Over the last 51 years our movement at Greenpeace USA has grown. The organization has evolved and changed massively over the years – from a small group of predominantly male,…