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Seven Years of Saving the ArcticRight now, the Greenpeace ships Arctic Sunrise and Esperanza are on a mission in the Arctic. We’re embarking on one as our most ambitious expeditions ever; sailing from the high north of the Arctic, to the very bottom of the Earth in the Antarctic. This is not the first time Greenpeace has ventured into the […] The post Seven Years of Saving the Arctic appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
Tackling Plastic Pollution with Trash Art: A Look at our Waste HabitsAmid the growing plastic pollution crisis, we see people rising up and taking a stand in a lot of different ways. Plastic pollution protests can range from marching in the streets to more unorthodox methods, such as protest art. Protest art is an important way to create public awareness for issues such as the single-use […] The post Tackling Plastic Pollution with Trash Art: A Look at our Waste Habits appeared first on Greenpeace USA.- Anti-Protest Legislation is Threatening our ClimateWe only have about a decade to reverse course on the climate crisis. Activism opposing fossil fuel pipelines is needed more than ever. But activists are facing threats to their right to protest in state legislatures across the country. Lawmakers are introducing legislation to restrict the right to protest. These bills are often modeled on […] The post Anti-Protest Legislation is Threatening our Climate appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
4 Reasons Why We Need a Climate Debate1. The media still isn’t addressing climate change in a way that matches the urgency of the problem. Despite years of record-breaking extreme weather, the climate crisis usually gets minor mentions when mainstream news comments on climate-linked disasters or Trump’s pro-fossil fuel rhetoric. Climate change shouldn’t be a footnote — it should be center stage. […] The post 4 Reasons Why We Need a Climate Debate appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
The Best Plastic Monsters from Around the WorldSomething amazing happened this past month. Plastic monsters came to life around the world, rising up from dirty landfills, climbing over piles of trash, and even swimming up and out of seas, lakes, and rivers to make long and sometimes arduous journeys back home to their source. So where did the plastic monsters originate? Nestlé. […] The post The Best Plastic Monsters from Around the World appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
Guardians of the Amazon: Protect Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in the fight to protect the climate and our planet.Brazil’s rainforests, are the largest in the world, are vital to limit global climate change and under increased threat. Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Amazon is critical to our climate and the survival of the planet. Studies have shown that forests are in better condition when indigenous rights are recognized and respected. […] The post Guardians of the Amazon: Protect Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in the fight to protect the climate and our planet. appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
3 Reasons Why Plastic Pollution is an Environmental Justice IssueTurtles, seabirds, seals, and whales are well-documented victims of plastic pollution — but when was the last time you saw a video of a person suffering in the grips of the global plastics crisis? You’d be forgiven if you believed humans were somehow immune to this tragedy, as their stories are so rarely shared. Our […] The post 3 Reasons Why Plastic Pollution is an Environmental Justice Issue appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
3 Reasons Why Plastic Pollution is an Environmental Justice IssueTurtles, seabirds, seals, and whales are well-documented victims of plastic pollution — but when was the last time you saw a video of a person suffering in the grips of the global plastics crisis? You’d be forgiven if you believed humans were somehow immune to this tragedy, as their stories are so rarely shared. Our […] The post 3 Reasons Why Plastic Pollution is an Environmental Justice Issue appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
What if we treated our oceans like they matter?Under the restless surface of our seas, hundreds of miles from land, there’s a world of giants and hunters; ancient lifeforms and lost cities. These waters beyond national borders are home to creatures even more varied than in the tropical rainforests. They contain the highest and longest mountain range anywhere on our planet, and trenches […] The post What if we treated our oceans like they matter? appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
What if we treated our oceans like they matter?Under the restless surface of our seas, hundreds of miles from land, there’s a world of giants and hunters; ancient lifeforms and lost cities. These waters beyond national borders are home to creatures even more varied than in the tropical rainforests. They contain the highest and longest mountain range anywhere on our planet, and trenches […] The post What if we treated our oceans like they matter? appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
Court Defeat for Trump Is a Win for the ArcticTrump lost big in court last Friday. A federal judge in Alaska threw out his plan to open up the Arctic Ocean to more oil drilling. Trump was hoping no one would notice the fact that the Arctic had already been permanently protected from drilling by President Obama, but a coalition of environmental and Alaska […] The post Court Defeat for Trump Is a Win for the Arctic appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
Court Defeat for Trump Is a Win for the ArcticTrump lost big in court last Friday. A federal judge in Alaska threw out his plan to open up the Arctic Ocean to more oil drilling. Trump was hoping no one would notice the fact that the Arctic had already been permanently protected from drilling by President Obama, but a coalition of environmental and Alaska […] The post Court Defeat for Trump Is a Win for the Arctic appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
$11M buys a new oil pipeline to the Great Lakes?We just got news that Enbridge spent $11.1 million in Minnesota— with most of that aimed at the Public Utilities Commission— to lobby for its Line 3 tar sands oil pipeline from Alberta, Canada through Minnesota to the Great Lakes. That’s right, $11.1 million dollars. Enbridge is one of the biggest pipeline builders (and spillers) […] The post $11M buys a new oil pipeline to the Great Lakes? appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
$11M buys a new oil pipeline to the Great Lakes?We just got news that Enbridge spent $11.1 million in Minnesota— with most of that aimed at the Public Utilities Commission— to lobby for its Line 3 tar sands oil pipeline from Alberta, Canada through Minnesota to the Great Lakes. That’s right, $11.1 million dollars. Enbridge is one of the biggest pipeline builders (and spillers) […] The post $11M buys a new oil pipeline to the Great Lakes? appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
Who is Gov Tim Walz and Why is He So Important For the Climate?We’ve only got 10 years to work on the climate. But, thankfully the Green New Deal is pushing and shoving its way through Congress — putting elected leaders and presidential candidates to the test to show us whether they’re actually serious about climate action. And while climate champions like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are advocating for […] The post Who is Gov Tim Walz and Why is He So Important For the Climate? appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
Who is Gov Tim Walz and Why is He So Important For the Climate?We’ve only got 10 years to work on the climate. But, thankfully the Green New Deal is pushing and shoving its way through Congress — putting elected leaders and presidential candidates to the test to show us whether they’re actually serious about climate action. And while climate champions like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are advocating for […] The post Who is Gov Tim Walz and Why is He So Important For the Climate? appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
10 Things You Need to Know About the Students Skipping School to Fight Climate ChangeIsra Hirsi just turned 16 years old. To celebrate, she came home from school and spent three hours on conference calls. Isra, a student at South High School in Minneapolis, is one of thousands of students around the world planning a massive Youth Climate Strike for March 15. With a few weeks to go, there […] The post 10 Things You Need to Know About the Students Skipping School to Fight Climate Change appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
Why Beto O’Rourke’s Oil Money Shows We Need a Just Transition to Renewable EnergyTime is running out for the oil and gas industry, and they know it. But delaying the transition to a clean energy economy even for a few more years means billions of dollars in profits for their investors. The 2018 elections show that even in their twilight years, oil cash can corrupt our democracy and […] The post Why Beto O’Rourke’s Oil Money Shows We Need a Just Transition to Renewable Energy appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
Why Beto O’Rourke’s Oil Money Shows We Need a Just Transition to Renewable EnergyTime is running out for the oil and gas industry, and they know it. But delaying the transition to a clean energy economy even for a few more years means billions of dollars in profits for their investors. The 2018 elections show that even in their twilight years, oil cash can corrupt our democracy and […] The post Why Beto O’Rourke’s Oil Money Shows We Need a Just Transition to Renewable Energy appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
