The Arctic and the Antarctic are under assault – from the impacts of rapidly accelerating climate change; from increased industrialization; and from the unchecked consumption of our planet’s resources.
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Polar Oceans in Peril…and a planet at risk
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US government confirms their support for deep sea mining plans that bypass United Nations, Greenpeace response
Authorizing deep-sea mining outside international law is like lighting a match in a room full of dynamite — it threatens ecosystems, global cooperation, and U.S. credibility all at once.
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Jane Fonda stands with Greenpeace to defend the oceans at United Nations global oceans talks
Actor and activist Jane Fonda joined Greenpeace’s delegation to the United Nations for a crucial Global Ocean Treaty meeting yesterday. She delivered a rousing address to country delegates, thanking them for their work to protect the global oceans.
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Trump Executive Orders roll back ocean protections
The Trump administration issued a new Executive Order that opens vast swaths of protected ocean to commercial exploitation, including areas within the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument. It allows commercial fishing in areas long considered off-limits due to their ecological significance—despite overwhelming scientific consensus that marine sanctuaries are essential for rebuilding fish stocks and…