Activists Protest Deep Sea Mining off Pacific Coast of Mexico Overview Greenpeace Mexico activists climbed aboard the deep sea mining ship Hidden Gem, anchored in Manzanillo Bay in the State of Colima, to protest against the destructive plans of Canadian miner The Metals Company. The company aims to mine the […]
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Kenya’s Urgent Need to Prohibit the Use of Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Kenya Urged to Ban Use of Highly Hazardous Pesticides September 13, 2023 In a recent study conducted in Kenya, it has been revealed that pesticides that are banned in the European Union due to their health and environmental risks continue to be sold by European and other international companies in […]
Navigating the Stormy Seas: Unraveling the Future of the Global Ocean Treaty
Winning the Global Ocean Treaty: What Happens Next? A Historic Conservation Victory In a monumental step towards protecting our oceans, world leaders have adopted the first-ever Global Ocean Treaty. This significant achievement comes as a response to the voices of 5.5 million individuals from around the world who joined forces […]
Safeguarding Earth’s Lifeline: The Imperative of Protecting the Congo Rainforest
Insuring the Future by Protecting the Congo Rainforest Fossil Fuel Companies Eye the Congo Rainforest Fossil fuel companies are vying for the opportunity to drill for oil and gas in the Congo rainforest, an ecosystem that encompasses large parts of the Congo Basin and is the second-largest intact rainforest in […]
Citizen Crusaders: Mobilizing the Masses to Combat Air Pollution
Champions of Clean Air: People Power in the Fight Against Air Pollution A Global Crisis Air pollution is a pressing global issue that poses a significant threat to human health. According to the latest report from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI), air pollution is the greatest global threat to […]
Protesting for Change: From the Arctic to the Amazon
Peaceful Protests in the Face of Suppression: The Story of the Arctic 30 and Global Climate Activism Nothing can truly prepare someone for the loss of freedom, as witnessed by friends and colleagues during their unjust imprisonment on charges of piracy and hooliganism. Their crime? Peacefully protesting against the use […]
The Path to a Global Ocean Treaty: Reflecting on Progress and Future Steps
Greenpeace and the Global Ocean Treaty: A Historic Victory for Nature The Fight for Ocean Protection Greenpeace, a prominent international environmental organization, has played a crucial role in the long-awaited Global Ocean Treaty. This treaty, aimed at protecting marine biodiversity and establishing marine protected areas, is a significant step towards […]
“UN urged to take action against fossil fuel industry’s interference in Global Plastic Treaty”
UN urged to prevent fossil fuel industry from sabotaging Global Plastic Treaty negotiations Over 150 civil society groups and scientists, including renowned primatologist and United Nations Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall, have signed an open letter to the United Nations (UN), urging it to take action to prevent the […]
“EU Sets Path Towards Sustainable Trade with ‘Deforestation-Free’ Law Approval”
EU Law for ‘Deforestation-Free’ Trade: A Step towards Sustainable Trade The European Union recently passed an important law for all EU-based companies that requires them to ensure their imports and exports are “deforestation-free,” which will not drive human rights abuses. The law, known as the European Union Deforestation-Free Products Regulation, […]
Why Protecting River Ecosystems is Crucial for Rhinoceros Conservation
Rhinoceroses Dependent on Rivers for Their Habitat When one thinks of river-dependent animals, they tend to think of those that spend most of their time in the water such as hippos and river dolphins, not rhinoceroses. However, despite the fact that rhinos may occasionally cross a river or seek relief […]