Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.
- Coke vs. Pepsi – Who will lead us into the refill & reuse future?Coke or Pepsi? Many soda drinkers around the world where both options are available have strong loyalties to one or the other and the rivalry between the two beverage companies is more than a century old. In the 1970s, Pepsi launched the “Pepsi Challenge” which invited consumers to guess which cola they prefer in a […] The post Coke vs. Pepsi – Who will lead us into the refill & reuse future? appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Feeds of Deceit: How Social Media Companies are Failing to Tackle Climate DisinformationA friend’s engagement. The newest dance trend. An update from your favorite band. Industry-sponsored propaganda meant to deceive you and delay climate action. A cat meme. This is what scrolling through your feed on social media sites might look like today — and that’s because Big Tech has a major climate disinformation problem. Social media […] The post Feeds of Deceit: How Social Media Companies are Failing to Tackle Climate Disinformation appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Big brands must seize the moment to end the plastic pollution crisisOne of my earliest memories as a young child in the Philippines is collecting glass bottles of Coca-Cola from our house during big holiday reunions or family celebrations. Together with my younger sister, we would carry three to five one-liter glass bottles in our small arms and return them to the sari-sari store – our […] The post Big brands must seize the moment to end the plastic pollution crisis appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Thousands of Indigenous People call for an end to Amazon destruction and violenceThe collective voice of Indigenous Peoples in Brazil can be heard loudly and clearly: Stop the Amazon destruction and violence against the Guardians of the Forest! The 18th Free Land Camp is underway in Brasilia, with thousands of Indigenous People coming together for 10 days of non-violent, mass demonstrations to denounce the ongoing violations of […] The post Thousands of Indigenous People call for an end to Amazon destruction and violence appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- 6 things to know about the IPCC climate solutions science reportThe world’s top climate scientists just delivered their rescue plan for humanity, directly to our governments. It’s a thick report on climate solutions that can and must be put into action right now. And here’s where you and I come in: we need to make sure this report is not shelved. It needs to be […] The post 6 things to know about the IPCC climate solutions science report appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- A Tale of Two Judges Even though Jackson and Rearden are not vying for the same position it’s crucial to note the importance of judges and their influence on our country’s future. Both Jackson and Rearden are being considered for different lifetime judicial appointments at a time when our planet is in peril. Because environmental laws are only as strong […] The post A Tale of Two Judges appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- What We Need Now: Black LeadershipThe theme of the third season of What We Need Now (WWNN), Greenpeace USA’s climate and racial justice-focused podcast produced by Black staff, is “Centering Blackness” and in our first two episodes, we have focused on uplifting Black leaders in our own organization. In February, we featured Democracy Campaign Director Folabi Olagbaju. In March, we passed […] The post What We Need Now: Black Leadership appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Watch: How Bitcoin is Fueling the Climate Crisis and a Software Change Could Clean It UpHi Rolf, thanks for taking the time today. Let’s start at the beginning. What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a digital currency that works without a centralized bank or government. It’s a “peer-to-peer” system that allows people to pay for goods and services or simply invest in it with the hope that it will increase in […] The post Watch: How Bitcoin is Fueling the Climate Crisis and a Software Change Could Clean It Up appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- What’s keeping the unprofitable high seas fishing industry going? Simple: Forced Labor.By now, you have likely heard of the ecologically destructive impacts of industrial-scale high seas fishing. Think of that iconic scene near the end of Finding Nemo – when the gang finds themselves caught in a monstrous purse seine net along with a school of tuna. While these fictional characters manage to escape, real fish […] The post What’s keeping the unprofitable high seas fishing industry going? Simple: Forced Labor. appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Lessons from the Blue HoleWe need to flip the way we think about our oceans. Our current approach is based on the very old belief that we can do what we want to the ocean without lasting impact, which science has soundly proved to be a mistaken idea. The damage we have done is severe, and in some aspects […] The post Lessons from the Blue Hole appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Why I am Bearing Witness to a Tanker Carrying Russian Oil in New York WatersOil fuels war. Across the world, people like you and I have been shocked and saddened by the incredible violence inflicted on the Ukrainian people by Vladimir Putin’s oil-funded regime. This is truly atrocious, truly heartbreaking. As the violence unfolds, our movement is unified in saying no more — no more war, no more bloodshed, […] The post Why I am Bearing Witness to a Tanker Carrying Russian Oil in New York Waters appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Impossible JourneyIn hindsight, it was kind of a crazy idea. In the middle of a pandemic, individuals from across the Greenpeace network set out to bring people from twenty-one countries and seven organizations to one of the southernmost cities in South America, along with a Greenpeace ship and a Canadian submarine, to sail to Antarctica to […] The post Impossible Journey appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- Out of Sight, Out of MindAs we are taught when we are kids, the ocean covers most of the surface of our planet. But, of course, that is only the surface. The oceans provide 99 percent of the living space. Most of the life on Earth lives beneath the waves, out of sight. How can you protect places that no […] The post Out of Sight, Out of Mind appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- The Ends of the EarthCampaigners, crew members, researchers, and scientists from throughout Greenpeace’s global network are heading back to Antarctica with the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise and a small but mighty two-person submarine called the DeepWorker. The mission is to build support for ocean sanctuaries, the best tool there is to protect marine biodiversity, rebuild depleted populations, and give […] The post The Ends of the Earth appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- What President Biden Can Do Today to Cool the Fires of WarOn Tuesday, President Biden announced a ban on Russian oil imports. Our movement must make clear that this is not enough. Too many other countries are dependent on Russian oil and gas, giving Putin the political power and treasure he needs to continue violent militarism. No dictator can monopolize the sun. No autocrat can control […] The post What President Biden Can Do Today to Cool the Fires of War appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- How to Help People Affected by the Ukraine WarThe suffering caused by wars is immense, and it’s happening right now in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mariupol and throughout Ukraine. As Russia’s unprovoked and illegal war continues, reports of attacks on ordinary people are filling the news. According to the UN, over 1.5 million people have already fled the country, and there are warnings that […] The post How to Help People Affected by the Ukraine War appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- How Environmental Justice Can Unlock Black Health and Wellness“A people without knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” -Marcus Garvey During Black History Month, we pause to reflect on our collective journey and how we came to be where we are today. We celebrate our heroes, highlight Black excellence, and uplift those in our communities carrying on the good […] The post How Environmental Justice Can Unlock Black Health and Wellness appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- How Tefere Gebre Is Leading Greenpeace USA’s Evolution for Workers Rights and Climate JusticeTo avoid worst-case scenarios of a world ravaged by climate disaster, Greenpeace must mobilize a mass movement, grounded in justice and driven by visionary leaders. And to truly make long-lasting change in both the world and in the environmental movement, we have to evolve, too. Today – in the spirit of that evolution – We […] The post How Tefere Gebre Is Leading Greenpeace USA’s Evolution for Workers Rights and Climate Justice appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- All aboard to protect our global oceans!It’s crunch time! After a two-year pandemic-driven delay, world leaders will meet at the United Nations Intergovernmental Conference (IGC4) in just weeks to decide if our oceans are worth protecting. If world leaders can agree on a Global Ocean Treaty that protects 30 percent of the world’s oceans by 2030, it will be one of […] The post All aboard to protect our global oceans! appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
- 3 Ways We’re Fighting for Climate Justice this Black History Month (and Every Month)When I think about a healthy environment, it’s not necessarily the polar bears that first come to mind. For me, it’s my son. He developed asthma from the polluted air he breathed in our subsidized housing complex in a treeless neighborhood surrounded by major highways. That’s what brought me into the climate movement. Black and […] The post 3 Ways We’re Fighting for Climate Justice this Black History Month (and Every Month) appeared first on Greenpeace USA.
