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- The Voting Rights Act and Me: An Immigrant’s Love for American Democracy Dr. Folabi Olagbaju, Democracy Campaign Director, Greenpeace USA On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, a moment that goes down in American history as finally guaranteeing African Americans the right to vote in a country they fought for. A country that many died for. There is a saying in my […] The post The Voting Rights Act and Me: An Immigrant’s Love for American Democracy appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- The price is too high: the transition to green transportation should not come at the cost of ocean destructionAs people have become increasingly aware of the environmental harm caused by fossil fuels and feel the impact of rising gas prices, many are choosing to transition away from cars with combustion engines to electric vehicles (EVs). They are part of a huge wave seeking out options for green energy and green transportation. The International […] The post The price is too high: the transition to green transportation should not come at the cost of ocean destruction appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- President Biden Gets Serious About Declaring a Climate Emergency!There’s a delectable rumor floating around D.C. Usually, we try to refrain from engaging in gossip. But, this time it’s just too juicy not to share! Last Monday the Washington Post announced a well-substantiated rumor that President Biden is seriously considering declaring a national climate emergency. The rumor was confirmed on Wednesday as President Biden […] The post President Biden Gets Serious About Declaring a Climate Emergency! appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- The Greenpeace airship flies again! This time, near the PepsiCo HQ.Many things about the way we work have shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic. For Greenpeace USA, it meant that many of our in-the-field, on-the-water, up-in-the-air activities and protests were canceled or postponed to keep activists and staff safe. While we are very much still in the throes of this pandemic, I am extremely grateful for […] The post The Greenpeace airship flies again! This time, near the PepsiCo HQ. appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Tackling the Climate Emergency NowDroughts, record heat waves, and stronger, more frequent storms. We’re in the midst of a climate crisis, and we need to act like it. In 2018, air pollution from burning fossil fuels like coal and gas was responsible for about 1 in 5 deaths worldwide. The research echoes what frontline communities have been saying all […] The post Tackling the Climate Emergency Now appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Take Plastic Free July one step further this year: hold the real polluters accountablePlastic Free July is back! Each year I look forward to taking on the month-long challenge to avoid as much single-use plastic as possible. Wouldn’t it be nice if Coca-Cola and Pepsi also joined this challenge (wink wink)? Individual actions matter. But the entire system needs changing. Those who have previously participated in Plastic Free […] The post Take Plastic Free July one step further this year: hold the real polluters accountable appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- President Biden must declare a Climate Emergency! – GreenpeacePresident Biden must declare a Climate Emergency! – Greenpeace Declaring a climate emergency would be the beginning of the end to the era of fossil fuels and climate destruction. In doing so, President Biden can begin to utilize the “whole-of-government approach” to begin solving the biggest existential threat that we have ever faced. The post President Biden must declare a Climate Emergency! – Greenpeace appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Can you trust that shiny can of tuna that promises to be sustainable and ethically sourced?Global seafood supply chains are “notoriously opaque”, leaving the door open for environmental and human right abuses. It’s time for major US brands and retailers to increase transparency and traceability in their seafood supply chains. Grocery shopping. A chore some of us love. Others… not so much. I usually go in prepared. List in hand […] The post Can you trust that shiny can of tuna that promises to be sustainable and ethically sourced? appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Why protecting the ocean means protecting peopleWhen you read the phrase ‘ocean conservation’ what images come up in your mind? A mighty blue whale? Cute penguins from our recent Antarctica trip? Maybe some fish swimming in a colorful coral reef? Animals like whales, sharks and turtles have been icons of the mainstream ocean protection movement for decades. After all, they live […] The post Why protecting the ocean means protecting people appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- More Drilling Hasn’t Protected Us From High Gasoline Prices. Here’s What Will.Way, way back in the summer of 2008, Barack Obama was battling John McCain for the Presidency – and gas prices were soaring. McCain’s running mate, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, had a plan to bring down prices – “Drill Baby Drill.” The idea was that the U.S. should boost our domestic oil and gas drilling […] The post More Drilling Hasn’t Protected Us From High Gasoline Prices. Here’s What Will. appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Green Diversity: Progress to be Seen, Progress to be MadeThis year has brought some good news, and not just for those of us in the environmental movement. In a recent report, half of the progress that environmental groups and foundations have made over the past five years in diversifying their staffs and boards came in 2021. And yet, still, only 28% of full-time staff […] The post Green Diversity: Progress to be Seen, Progress to be Made appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Why Racial Justice is Essential to the Climate MovementIn the aftermath of the brutal racist attack on the Black community in Buffalo, NY on May 14, 2022, Ebony Twilley Martin, our co-Executive Director, reiterated our commitment to ending white supremacy. We were heartened to see the enthusiastic response from so many of our supporters as they continue to stand with us against racism, […] The post Why Racial Justice is Essential to the Climate Movement appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- The Rainbow Ocean: 5 Ocean Species to Celebrate Pride Month WithGreenpeace has been associated with the rainbow since we first began, it’s an emblem of hope and diversity on all of our ships, and it’s in the name of our flagship – after all, we are all Rainbow Warriors. To celebrate Pride month, we wanted to wave that rainbow to celebrate our diverse LGBTQ+ crews, staff […] The post The Rainbow Ocean: 5 Ocean Species to Celebrate Pride Month With appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- AT&T Must Stop Supporting Racist Voter Suppression BillsToday is the AT&T annual general shareholder meeting, where they want to keep the focus on financial performance and returns—performance that comes at the expense of both people and planet. AT&T has a demonstrated history of hypocrisy on issues of voting rights and racial justice, and we are not letting them get away with it. […] The post AT&T Must Stop Supporting Racist Voter Suppression Bills appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
