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- What we can imagine we can create togetherHave you ever heard of the term “Ubuntu”? It is an African Nguni Bantu term which means “I am because you/we are”. It is the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. We can save ourselves and each other if only we hold on to that bond and strive together. We […] The post What we can imagine we can create together appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- MAGA Threat and Beloved Community: the Promise of AmericaOn the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King delivered a speech that inspired generations. In his “I have a Dream” speech, Dr. King spoke truth to power when he said that “now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise […] The post MAGA Threat and Beloved Community: the Promise of America appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Good News Stories from around the world in 2022Countries join calls to ban deep sea mining. Greenpeace has been urging governments to take action to stop the launch of deep sea mining, a destructive extractive industry that would threaten the ocean and the lives and livelihoods of those who depend on it. This year, in a win for ocean protection, several countries gave […] The post Good News Stories from around the world in 2022 appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Top Greenpeace Videos of 2022As we approach the end of another very challenging year, we’re moving forward with a new understanding of our connectedness, and the importance of taking care of our shared home and each other. Let’s look back on our top videos of the year that inspired action, solidarity, and hope as we continue to fight for […] The post Top Greenpeace Videos of 2022 appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Greenpeace Calls on CA Legislators to Protect Californians from Polluter GreedOn December 5, 2022 the California State Legislature commenced a special legislative session to explore a price gouging penalty for oil companies at the direction of Governor Newsom in order to impose a significant financial penalty on companies’ excessive profit margins, and to return that money to everyday Californians. Greenpeace USA activists released banners off […] The post Greenpeace Calls on CA Legislators to Protect Californians from Polluter Greed appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- 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.
