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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. The post Greenpeace USA Slams U.S. Seabed Mining Plans off American Samoa appeared first on Greenpeace.
- GPUS decries Trump’s fascist response to LA protestsWASHINGTON, DC (June 11, 2025) – In response to the Trump Administration deploying the National Guard on protesters in Los Angeles and the recent detention of David Huerta, President of… The post GPUS decries Trump’s fascist response to LA protests appeared first on Greenpeace.
- OP-ED: Greenpeace USA leadership pose critical questions during UN Oceans ConferenceIn the op-ed “Who Will Defend Our Oceans—the Last Global Commons?” published in Common Dreams, Greenpeace USA Interim Executive Director Sushma Raman and Greenpeace USA Oceans Campaign Director John Hocevar discuss solutions for how the international community can stop this dangerous rollback before it is too late. The post OP-ED: Greenpeace USA leadership pose critical questions during UN Oceans Conference appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace comment on opening of UN Ocean ConferenceWith dozens of Heads of State expected to attend, the conference—co-hosted by France and Costa Rica—offers a crucial opportunity for governments to raise the level of global ambition on a suite of urgent ocean issues, including marine biodiversity, deep sea mining, and plastic pollution that will face key decisions in the coming months. The post Greenpeace comment on opening of UN Ocean Conference appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace USA’s “Dirty Dems” called out in Capitol Rotunda Greenpeace USA activists deployed banners in the Capitol Rotunda naming nine Democrats who take large sums of money from the oil and gas industry and receive failing grades on progressive issues. The post Greenpeace USA’s “Dirty Dems” called out in Capitol Rotunda appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Energy Transfer vs. Greenpeace trial analysisHere is what you need to know about the Energy Transfer vs. Greenpeace trial. The post Energy Transfer vs. Greenpeace trial analysis appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Energy Transfer lawsuit: still no evidence, still no final judgmentGreenpeace defendants again met Energy Transfer in a post-trial hearing in North Dakota. The post Energy Transfer lawsuit: still no evidence, still no final judgment appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace USA slams PepsiCo for ditching reuse target We clearly can’t trust corporations like PepsiCo to do what’s best for people and the planet, and this exemplifies why voluntary commitments by corporations have never been enough. We need a strong and binding Global Plastics Treaty that caps plastic production and ends single-use plastics. The post Greenpeace USA slams PepsiCo for ditching reuse target appeared first on Greenpeace.
- UN Ocean Conference draft declaration fails to address the ocean crisisInstead of taking bold, unified action to protect our ocean, we’re seeing dangerous backpedalling. Governments must stop allowing a handful of rogue nations to prevent the kinds of actions that science requires and justice demands. The post UN Ocean Conference draft declaration fails to address the ocean crisis appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace organizations challenge perverse damages in Energy Transfer lawsuitIn the first hearing since the trial concluded in Energy Transfer’s bullying lawsuit against Greenpeace Inc., Greenpeace Fund, and Greenpeace International, the defendants argued to reduce the more than $660 million damages awarded to Energy Transfer. The post Greenpeace organizations challenge perverse damages in Energy Transfer lawsuit appeared first on Greenpeace.
- May budget revise makes the case for California’s Climate Superfund Act even stronger Greenpeace USA's response to the recently released May revise of the California state budget, which revealed a projected $12 billion deficit. The post May budget revise makes the case for California’s Climate Superfund Act even stronger appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Trump Puts New England fishermen at riskTrump is going to "unleash" America’s fishing industry straight into collapse. Opening this monument to commercial fishing will not boost the fishing economy in the way the Trump administration claims. The post Trump Puts New England fishermen at risk appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Trump admin ends crucial NOAA disaster databaseWASHINGTON, D.C. (May 8, 2025)—Today, the Trump administration announced it would shutter the “weather and climate disasters database,” a crucial tool built by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)… The post Trump admin ends crucial NOAA disaster database appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Week 7 of “Dirty Dems” campaign sets its sights on Assembly Member Esmeralda SoriaFRESNO, CA (May 6, 2025)—As part of the ongoing “Dirty Dems” campaign, Greenpeace USA, in collaboration with the California Working Families Party and Courage California, continues to hold California State… The post Week 7 of “Dirty Dems” campaign sets its sights on Assembly Member Esmeralda Soria appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace USA responds to Energy Transfer Q1 earnings call announcementIn response to Energy Transfer announcing $4.1B in 2025 Q1 profits, Sushma Raman, Greenpeace USA Interim Executive Director, issued the following statement: The post Greenpeace USA responds to Energy Transfer Q1 earnings call announcement appeared first on Greenpeace.
- 100 days in, let’s continue to resist and protect.Usually marking 100 days of a new administration means taking stock and evaluating how it’ll set the tone for the next couple years of the president’s tenure. The post 100 days in, let’s continue to resist and protect. appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace USA marks Trump’s first 100 days with launch of global #TimetoResist campaignGreenpeace USA marked the first 100 days of this administration’s second term by unfurling a powerful banner reading "We the People: Preserve, Protect, Defend" in front of the U.S. Constitution display at the National Archives. The post Greenpeace USA marks Trump’s first 100 days with launch of global #TimetoResist campaign appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace USA’s response to TMC’s push to fast-track deep sea mining in the High Seas under the U.S. Seabed Mining CodeGreenpeace USA condemns this reckless attempt by The Metals Company (TMC) to bypass international law and commercialize mining in the high seas and US-adjacent waters. It is nothing less than the plunder of the Pacific once again being pursued without the consent of Pacific Peoples. The post Greenpeace USA’s response to TMC’s push to fast-track deep sea mining in the High Seas under the U.S. Seabed Mining Code appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Week 6 of “Dirty Dems” campaign highlights failures of Bakersfield legislatorsBAKERSFIELD, CA (April 29, 2025)—As part of the ongoing “Dirty Dems” campaign, Greenpeace USA, in collaboration with the California Working Families Party and Courage California, continues to hold California State… The post Week 6 of “Dirty Dems” campaign highlights failures of Bakersfield legislators appeared first on Greenpeace.
- US government confirms their support for deep sea mining plans that bypass United Nations, Greenpeace responseAuthorizing 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. The post US government confirms their support for deep sea mining plans that bypass United Nations, Greenpeace response appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Jane Fonda stands with Greenpeace to defend the oceans at United Nations global oceans talksActor 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. The post Jane Fonda stands with Greenpeace to defend the oceans at United Nations global oceans talks appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Inside the hack-for-hire scandal: ongoing saga to uncover potential Exxon-linked cyberattacks intended to derail climate accountabilityNew details on the targets and motives behind the global hacking scandal emerge amid an escalating international legal battle. The post Inside the hack-for-hire scandal: ongoing saga to uncover potential Exxon-linked cyberattacks intended to derail climate accountability appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Trump Executive Orders roll back ocean protectionsThe 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 maintaining ocean health. The post Trump Executive Orders roll back ocean protections appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Week 4 of “Dirty Dems” campaign highlights dismal record of Assemblymember James Ramos on environmental justiceSAN BERNARDINO, CA (April 15, 2025)—As part of the ongoing “Dirty Dems” campaign, Greenpeace USA, in collaboration with the California Working Families Party and Courage California, continues to hold California… The post Week 4 of “Dirty Dems” campaign highlights dismal record of Assemblymember James Ramos on environmental justice appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace slams Impossible Metals’ deep-sea mining lease bid as desperate move amid industry collapseWASHINGTON, D.C. (APRIL 15, 2025)—Today, Greenpeace USA condemned Impossible Metals’ application for a deep-sea mining lease off the coast of American Samoa, in U.S. federal waters, calling it a reckless… The post Greenpeace slams Impossible Metals’ deep-sea mining lease bid as desperate move amid industry collapse appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Keystone oil spill shows need to protect rights to protest and free speechBISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA (April 11, 2025)–In response to a reported 3,500 barrels of oil spilling from the Keystone pipeline this week in North Dakota, Sushma Raman, Interim Executive Director of… The post Keystone oil spill shows need to protect rights to protest and free speech appeared first on Greenpeace.
- New Trump administration executive order targeting state climate laws is a quid pro quoIn response to the Trump administration’s executive order directing the Department of Justice to take aim at state climate laws and lawsuits, John Noël, Greenpeace… The post New Trump administration executive order targeting state climate laws is a quid pro quo appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Unshaken by uncertainty, united with purposeStanding with migrants, displaced peoples, and families The post Unshaken by uncertainty, united with purpose appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Week 3 of “Dirty Dems” campaign exposes the Rubio sistersAs part of the ongoing "Dirty Dems" campaign, Greenpeace USA, in collaboration with the California Working Families Party and Courage California, continues to hold California State legislators accountable for their damaging connections to the oil and gas industry and their failure to support critical climate, economic justice, and progressive priorities. The post Week 3 of “Dirty Dems” campaign exposes the Rubio sisters appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Week 2 of “Dirty Dems” campaign exposes Mike GipsonThis week, the spotlight is on Assemblymember Mike Gipson, who represents the 65th District of Los Angeles’ South Bay, including Gardena, Compton, and Wilmington. Serving in the California State Legislature since 2014, Gipson has amassed an alarming $260,000 in campaign contributions from the oil and gas industry, the most of any of the Dirty Dems. The post Week 2 of “Dirty Dems” campaign exposes Mike Gipson appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Trump vs. Plastic PollutionIn his first month back in the Oval Office, Trump made moves that sent shockwaves in the world of plastic pollution. First, there was the announcement of a 25% tariff… The post Trump vs. Plastic Pollution appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Op-Ed: The North Dakota ruling against Greenpeace is a threat to free speechIn an op-ed published in The Guardian, Greenpeace Inc. and Greenpeace Fund Interim Executive Director Sushma Raman alongside ACLU executive director Anthony Romero discuss how the recent $660m judgment against Greenpeace USA poses a serious threat to free speech and protest rights. The post Op-Ed: The North Dakota ruling against Greenpeace is a threat to free speech appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Energy Transfer lawsuit verdictThe jury has officially reached a verdict in our trial against Big Oil company Energy Transfer’s meritless lawsuit. We’re going to appeal. The post Energy Transfer lawsuit verdict appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Jury delivers verdict finding Greenpeace entities liable for more than $660 million in Energy Transfer SLAPP trialA Morton County jury of nine reached a verdict in Energy Transfer’s meritless lawsuit against Greenpeace entities in the US (Greenpeace Inc, Greenpeace Fund), and Greenpeace International, finding the entities liable for more than US$660 million, today. The post Jury delivers verdict finding Greenpeace entities liable for more than $660 million in Energy Transfer SLAPP trial appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace USA demands Congress defend the ConstitutionWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 18, 2025) – In response to the unlawful detainment of student activist and U.S. legal permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil, Greenpeace USA has signed on to a letter… The post Greenpeace USA demands Congress defend the Constitution appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Campaign exposes “Dirty Dems” who betray the people for corporate donorsGreenpeace USA, in collaboration with the California Working Families Party and Courage California, is launching a new campaign to hold legislators accountable for their campaign donations and voting records. The post Campaign exposes “Dirty Dems” who betray the people for corporate donors appeared first on Greenpeace.
- California’s dirty democrats exposed!New bills are circulating framed as 'public safety' measures, but there is no evidence that they improve energy reliability or make communities safer. The post California’s dirty democrats exposed! appeared first on Greenpeace.
- EPA aligns with corporate polluters in devastating public betrayalGreenpeace USA's response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) plan to abandon critical regulations and climate rules. The post EPA aligns with corporate polluters in devastating public betrayal appeared first on Greenpeace.