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- When we come together, we win. Through months of political tomfoolery, obstruction, and many moving goalposts, an iteration of the Green New Deal was watered down to the Build Back Better Act, then whittled away even further to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The massive investments in renewable energy included in the IRA are a big deal in accelerating the transition […] The post When we come together, we win. appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- After the #CryptoCrash, Will Bitcoin’s Climate Crash Be Next?If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve probably heard about the implosion of FTX, the world’s second largest cryptocurrency exchange. On its face, this story might feel like another story about a financial scandal — but dig a little deeper, and the potential implications for crypto markets, and our climate, are major. The bottom line […] The post After the #CryptoCrash, Will Bitcoin’s Climate Crash Be Next? appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Bitcoin Facts and MythsGreenpeace USA is proud of our long history of action to expose and deter global environmental degradation and unjust social and economic systems. Bringing the truth to light about ecological and social injustice means revealing these abuses and dispelling the swirl of misinformation surrounding many issues — including Bitcoin mining and its current impact on […] The post Bitcoin Facts and Myths appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- This is not a drill! We need to come in strong and UNITED at the first Global Plastics Treaty NegotiationsAt this point, pretty much everyone agrees that plastic pollution is a problem. After years of campaigning, we have a historic opportunity to finally end the age of plastic! The first Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC1) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including ocean plastics, will bring together 196 countries in Uruguay […] The post This is not a drill! We need to come in strong and UNITED at the first Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Midterm Elections Are Critical to Both Democracy and Climate: A Tale of Two Congressional RacesBig 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 New Mexico, a region known as the Permian Basin. In some elections, that means Big Oil is supporting extremist politicians who pose a threat to […] The post Midterm Elections Are Critical to Both Democracy and Climate: A Tale of Two Congressional Races appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- What is happening with Alaska snow crabs and Maine lobsters?Earlier this month, Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced that this year’s snow crab fishery is canceled, with CNN and others reporting that billions of the crabs had “disappeared.” Meanwhile, the Maine lobster industry was rocked by the news that the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program had red listed lobster for the first […] The post What is happening with Alaska snow crabs and Maine lobsters? appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Embedding Justice – An inward look into our transformational journeyGreenpeace has always been about people and the planet, and these same values apply to our organization internally. We are dedicated to people power, both internally and externally, and recognize that our strength is our staff. In this blog post, we aim to address all the work we have done to embed racial justice and […] The post Embedding Justice – An inward look into our transformational journey appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- From Climate Denial to Democracy Denial: Big Oil Money is Polluting Politics and the PlanetWith 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 just watching attacks on our democracy unfold: it’s fueling them. The January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol was a violent effort to overturn […] The post From Climate Denial to Democracy Denial: Big Oil Money is Polluting Politics and the Planet appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Latinx* Environmentalism: Justice, Decolonization, y un mundo verde!Latine people and other communities of color are the most impacted by the climate crisis. Forced migration as climate refugees, surviving extreme weather and wildfires, and exposure to toxic pollutants in sacrificial zones near our homes, are often part of our story. We know that generally communities in the Global South have a lower carbon […] The post Latinx* Environmentalism: Justice, Decolonization, y un mundo verde! appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Greenpeacers Helped Stop the Dirty Deal — Thank You!We just had a major victory in our fight to stop Senator Joe Manchin’s dirty deal to gut environmental protections like the Clean Water Act. The removal of Manchin’s #DirtyDeal from the continuing resolution is a victory for anyone who enjoys breathing clean air and drinking clean water. — Tefere Gebre (@Tefere_Gebre) September 27, 2022 […] The post Greenpeacers Helped Stop the Dirty Deal — Thank You! appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- What We Need Now: Black WellnessWe are back! Dr. Kelley Page Jibrell, global strategist, professor and installed QueenMother and Tambra Raye Stevenson, MPH, Founder and C.E.O of W.A.N.D.A (Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture) discuss the factors that impact Black health and wellness, including our diet and various social and economic issues and highlight the role individuals and organizations can […] The post What We Need Now: Black Wellness appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Greenpeace US Joins Ocean Justice Forum in Announcing PlatformThe 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 half of all oxygen, act as a critical carbon sink, provide food for millions of people, and are a source of 97% of our water. […] The post Greenpeace US Joins Ocean Justice Forum in Announcing Platform appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Bumble Bee – Good For Who?TW: This blog includes mention of physical abuse Bumble Bee Tuna is making waves again! But, sadly, not for any of the reasons we would hope, like taking meaningful action to fulfill their promises on corporate social responsibility and sustainability to people and planet — promises that are supposed to extend through their supply chain. […] The post Bumble Bee – Good For Who? appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- 51 Years of Greenpeace: One of Earth’s most ardent advocatesOver 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, white, Canadians and Americans taking action on local issues to a globally diverse organization operating in every continent on earth and working on root causes […] The post 51 Years of Greenpeace: One of Earth’s most ardent advocates appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Manchin’s #DirtyDeal and the 8 Democrats Who Could Stop ItSen. Joe Manchin (D-Coal WV) is maneuvering to get Congress to pass a permitting “reform” bill that could weaken our environmental laws and facilitate the build out of yet more pipelines and other fossil infrastructure. Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic House Leadership can stop this hand out – if we push them to take a […] The post Manchin’s #DirtyDeal and the 8 Democrats Who Could Stop It appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
