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Take Plastic Free July one step further this year: hold the real polluters accountable
Plastic Free July is back! Each year I look forward to taking on the month-long challenge to avoid as much single-use plastic as possible. Wouldn’t it be nice if Coca-Cola…
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The Inflation Reduction Act: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
This weekend, the Senate passed the long-awaited reconciliation bill, now called the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Let’s be clear — the IRA is a deeply compromised bill that makes necessary…
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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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Greenpeace US Joins Ocean Justice Forum in Announcing Platform
The oceans are a cornerstone of life on Earth. They contain 50 to 80% of all life on the planet, help regulate the world’s climate and temperature, produce more than…
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From Climate Denial to Democracy Denial: Big Oil Money is Polluting Politics and the Planet
With more than 70% of Americans concerned about the climate crisis, Big Oil CEOs stand to gain the most from drowning out our voices. That explains why the industry isn’t…
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Midterm Elections Are Critical to Both Democracy and Climate: A Tale of Two Congressional Races
Big Oil executives and the politicians under their influence are lining up to detonate the next big climate bomb, which is locked beneath the surface of West Texas and Southeast…
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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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Big Oil Forces A Hold on California Law Ending Neighborhood Drilling
Last fall – after a decade of campaigning for protections for people living near oil drilling – California frontline communities and environmental justice groups, alongside Greenpeace USA and our supporters,…
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How to Stop Whale Deaths from Real Threats, Not Lies About Wind Energy
Greenpeace offices and activists around the world have worked to protect whales and the oceans they call home for decades. The threats to whales and all marine life have evolved…
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Black History Month: Racial and Environmental Justice
Black History Month is aimed to be a month of reflection. This month is the opportune time to study, reflect and engage about the many contributions Black people have made…
