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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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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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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,…
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What We Need Now: Black Leadership
The theme of the third season of What We Need Now (WWNN), Greenpeace USA’s climate and racial justice-focused podcast produced by Black staff, is “Centering Blackness” and in our first two episodes, we have focused on uplifting Black leaders in our own organization. In February, we featured Democracy Campaign Director Folabi Olagbaju. In March, we passed…
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Greenpeace USA Names Labor and Human Rights Leader Tefere Gebre as Chief Program Officer
As Climate Change Heightens Threats to Workers Rights and Racial Justice, Greenpeace US Sharpens Its Policy Leadership “The climate crisis is the fight of our lifetime. We have a responsibility…
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