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Qué Debemos Saber Sobre los Incendios en CaliforniaEl incendio Camp que consume el norte de California es hoy el más devastador y mortífero en la historia del estado. En paralelo, incendios muy destructivos arden en el sur de California, con Woolsey y Hill quemando áreas icónicas de Malibú y West Hills. Con decenas de fallecidos, cientos de desaparecidos y miles de estructuras […] The post Qué Debemos Saber Sobre los Incendios en California appeared first on Greenpeace.- What Should We Know About Wildfires in CaliforniaThe Camp Fire raging in Northern California is now the most devastating and deadly fire in the state’s recorded history. Simultaneously, deadly and destructive fires are burning in Southern California, as the Woolsey and Hill fires have engulfed iconic areas of Malibu and West Hills. With dozens dead, hundreds missing, and thousands of structures destroyed, […] The post What Should We Know About Wildfires in California appeared first on Greenpeace.
Despite Corporate Promises Dirty Palm Oil Continues…Oreo promises to provide its customers a world of “Wonderfilled” when they take a bite out of an Oreo. What they aren’t saying is that their palm oil suppliers are still thrashing forests and wrecking orangutan habitats. That is why, Greenpeace USA activists went to the global headquarters of Mondelez, makers of Oreo, to unveil […] The post Despite Corporate Promises Dirty Palm Oil Continues… appeared first on Greenpeace.
What Do Oreo, Mondelez, and Wilmar Have to Do with Orangutans?My name is Annisa Rahmawaiti, and I am a forest campaigner at Greenpeace Indonesia. I’ve dedicated my whole life to protecting our rainforests, yet many companies are complicit in razing them to the ground. The deforestation here in Indonesia is alarming. Much of it happens to make way for palm oil, which is then used to […] The post What Do Oreo, Mondelez, and Wilmar Have to Do with Orangutans? appeared first on Greenpeace.
Expanding the Line 3 Tar Sands Pipeline Would Put Water and Climate At RiskCanada’s tar sands sector has had a rough couple of years. The highly destructive and carbon-intensive oil fields have had a hard time getting their product to overseas markets. The existing pipeline network is running at full capacity, and as a result, tar sands companies have been feeling the pain. Western Canadian crude has been […] The post Expanding the Line 3 Tar Sands Pipeline Would Put Water and Climate At Risk appeared first on Greenpeace.
The 10 year countdown for the climate starts TODAYThis week’s midterm elections put points on the board for action on climate change and resistance to Trump’s dirty energy agenda — along with the realization that we’re going to have to fight like hell to get real solutions to the crisis facing us. We elected a lot of politicians who are ready to fight […] The post The 10 year countdown for the climate starts TODAY appeared first on Greenpeace.
Dirty Pipelines Are Bad Investments and a Reputational Risk for BanksGrowing resistance The banking industry should stop funding extreme fossil fuel pipeline projects that impact the climate and violate human rights. These projects are risky for banks as they face mounting pressure from a growing resistance movement and increased reputational risk in a world that is recognizing the urgent need to rapidly tackle climate change […] The post Dirty Pipelines Are Bad Investments and a Reputational Risk for Banks appeared first on Greenpeace.
The Secret Reason We Haven’t Stopped Climate Change YetClimate change is real and it’s happening now. If you are reading this, you probably agree with me, and with 97% of scientists who have come to consensus on this — not only because, well, you’re reading a Greenpeace blog, but also because 70% of Americans accept that climate change is happening, and around 60% […] The post The Secret Reason We Haven’t Stopped Climate Change Yet appeared first on Greenpeace.
Eight Years Later Palm Oil is Still a Haunting Reality…In 2010, Greenpeace launched a video that had us all thinking twice before taking a bite out of Halloween candy. With gory detail, the Kit Kat campaign drove home the death and destruction of rainforests for the expanded production of palm oil. Watch the horror: Nestlé reacted shortly after and movement followed by Mars, Mondelez, […] The post Eight Years Later Palm Oil is Still a Haunting Reality… appeared first on Greenpeace.- Why Greenpeace Supports The Fight for Clean Energy and a Sanctuary State in OregonGreenpeace is proud to announce our endorsement of the Portland Clean Energy Initiative 26-201 and the campaign to vote No on 105 in Oregon. These local fights have national implications; in the face of a regressive wave of anti-immigrant sentiment and climate denial, grassroots movements are rising up to fight for clean energy and against […] The post Why Greenpeace Supports The Fight for Clean Energy and a Sanctuary State in Oregon appeared first on Greenpeace.
Toxic Ecosystems: The Impact of Plastic on Marine LifeWhat happens to plastic when it gets throw “away”? As it turns out, there is no such thing as “away” Instead, a large percentage of plastics enter our oceans, with scientists estimating as much as 12.7 million tons of plastic per year. Plastic doesn’t disappear when it enters the ocean. Instead, it breaks down into […] The post Toxic Ecosystems: The Impact of Plastic on Marine Life appeared first on Greenpeace.
Energy Transfer is Simply Bad BusinessOctober 19, 2018 was quite a day for Energy Transfer — allegedly. The company announced the completion of a merger between Energy Transfer Equity and Energy Transfer Partners, boasting a simplified structure and new plans to expand the Bakken pipeline system — that includes the sadly familiar names Dakota Access and Bayou Bridge pipelines. What’s […] The post Energy Transfer is Simply Bad Business appeared first on Greenpeace.
The Outcome of Florida’s Midterm Elections Could Decide the Fate of the Sunshine StateA week after the devastating Hurricane Michael tore through places like Mexico Beach and Panama City, several regions of the Florida panhandle are still without electricity days before the midterm elections. On the ballot is a neck-and-neck Senate race, a gubernatorial race that pits Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum against Robert DeSantis, a former House representative […] The post The Outcome of Florida’s Midterm Elections Could Decide the Fate of the Sunshine State appeared first on Greenpeace.
Our Constitutional Right to Protest is Under AssaultOur right to free speech and peaceful protest is so fundamental to our democracy that it’s one of the first points the authors of the Constitution felt must be guaranteed — centuries of state-sponsored oppression and persecution was bad enough to deem free speech a top priority for the new republic. Without this protection, think […] The post Our Constitutional Right to Protest is Under Assault appeared first on Greenpeace.
Animal Collective’s “Tangerine Reef”: Myth, Mystery and Subtle EnvironmentalismIn a way, you could consider coral reefs the rainforests of the oceans — dense, mysterious and full of life. Covering less than two percent of the ocean floor, they are home to a quarter of all marine species. But unlike rainforests, a longtime conservation focus, corals have received relatively little attention. The alien-looking seascapes […] The post Animal Collective’s “Tangerine Reef”: Myth, Mystery and Subtle Environmentalism appeared first on Greenpeace.
These 10 Companies are Flooding the Planet with Throwaway PlasticThe equivalent of one truckload of plastic enters the ocean every minute — but where is it all coming from? Up until recently, we weren’t sure. But to solve the plastic pollution crisis, we knew we needed to arm ourselves with the best information possible. So, together with our partners in the Break Free From […] The post These 10 Companies are Flooding the Planet with Throwaway Plastic appeared first on Greenpeace.
How Greenpeace Latinx Staff are Influencing the Environmental MovementLatinx makes up 18% of the US population, and during this Latinx Heritage Month, we want to recognize the drive and power the Latinx community brings to our country and our planet. We would like to celebrate diversity and invite you to be part of the movement and introduce you to some of our Latinx […] The post How Greenpeace Latinx Staff are Influencing the Environmental Movement appeared first on Greenpeace.
What Will It Take to Clean Up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?One of Greenpeace’s foundational principles is bearing witness. We use our bodies and our voices to shine a spotlight on injustice and to tell the story of what we see in a powerful way that makes inaction no longer possible. That’s why right now, Greenpeace and the Arctic Sunrise is visiting the Great Pacific […] The post What Will It Take to Clean Up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? appeared first on Greenpeace.
Global Climate Action Summit: Did Jerry Brown Seize the Opportunity?Just a few days before the summit, some thirty thousand people marched in the streets of San Francisco, demanding an end to fossil fuels and a just transition to a clean energy economy. Early on the morning of the first day of the summit, several hundred showed up to demonstrate outside, including some who took […] The post Global Climate Action Summit: Did Jerry Brown Seize the Opportunity? appeared first on Greenpeace.
The Arctic Sunrise Departs for the Great Pacific Garbage PatchAll over the world, people are doing their part to help tackle the plastic pollution crisis. They are holding cleanups with brand audits to identify the corporations that are responsible for the pollution in their own backyard. They are pressuring retailers and the world’s largest companies to reduce their single-use plastic footprint. And they are […] The post The Arctic Sunrise Departs for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch appeared first on Greenpeace.- Forest Destroying Products and Producers, Time’s Up!The post Forest Destroying Products and Producers, Time’s Up! appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Whose Quality of Life? A Plastics ProblemThe post Whose Quality of Life? A Plastics Problem appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Wings of Paradise: Drawing Attention to Rainforest DestructionThe post Wings of Paradise: Drawing Attention to Rainforest Destruction appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- A Replaceable Battery? Now That Would Be Innovative.The post A Replaceable Battery? Now That Would Be Innovative. appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Supermarket Confusion or: How We Can Bring About More Sustainable ShoppingThe post Supermarket Confusion or: How We Can Bring About More Sustainable Shopping appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Let’s Talk About Climate ChangeThe post Let’s Talk About Climate Change appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Investigating California’s Offshore Oil Platforms with the Arctic SunriseThe post Investigating California’s Offshore Oil Platforms with the Arctic Sunrise appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- #PrisonStrike, Abolition, and Environmental JusticeThe post #PrisonStrike, Abolition, and Environmental Justice appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Rang-tan Captured Your Heart, Now Let’s Do Something About ItThe post Rang-tan Captured Your Heart, Now Let’s Do Something About It appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- La Injusticia Ambiental Está Vivita y Coleando en California — Pero Así También la RESISTENCIAThe post La Injusticia Ambiental Está Vivita y Coleando en California — Pero Así También la RESISTENCIA appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Environmental Injustice is Alive and Well in California — And So is the ResistanceThe post Environmental Injustice is Alive and Well in California — And So is the Resistance appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
