The world's largest food fishery is on the verge of collapse. Pollock, used to make McDonald's fish sandwiches, frozen fish sticks, fish and chips, and imitation crabmeat, have had a population decrease of 50 percent since last year.
The fact that titles that violated the Forest Code are now being legalised sets a very dangerous precedent, giving little incentive to companies to improve their track record in complying with legal and regulatory obligations," said Michelle Medeiros, Africa Forest
Illegal logging is rapidly destroying the Earth's stores of natural resources at a time when runaway climate change threatens life on every continent. However, a review of the legality of 156 logging contracts in Democratic Republic of Congo will put
The Greenpeace ship Esperanza arrived this morning in Jayapura, Papua, the last frontier of intact ancient forest in Indonesia, to highlight the catastrophic impact that deforestation - for palm oil, logging and other industry expansion - has on the global
Greenpeace today embarked on the Indonesian leg of its "Forests for Climate" ship tour, to shine the spotlight on the rampant destruction of the Paradise Forests - the last remaining ancient forests of Southeast Asia.
At 2am this morning, four Greenpeace activists boarded the Windsor Adventure, a coal cargo ship importing coal from Colombia into Spain. Activist painted "Quit Coal" on the side of the ship as it entered Gijon, one of the biggest coal
The protest is part of Greenpeace's four-month "quit coal" ship tour across Europe. A report " El carbón en España, un futuro negro ", to be released today by Greenpeace Spain, and based on research by Ecofys S.L., shows that
Our oceans are being plundered by pirates. Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing - also known as "pirate fishing" - has become a global scourge. From international waters around the world, to the islands of the South Pacific and the coastal
The global environmental organisation launched its ' IUU blacklist ' as the West and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission meets in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, to discuss increased regulation of tuna fishing in the Pacific where IUU fishing of the
Just two days after the arrest of 37 activists from Greenpeace and Global Action Group protesting against nuclear energy in Turkey, there has been a victory. For months, the Energy Ministry of Turkey has been intent on selecting a supplier
In a long-awaited display of responsibility, the European Parliament's Environment committee has voted through a strong package to reduce emissions from cars. As the committee went into session, it seemed certain that a compromise package riddled with loopholes would be
Activists turned the front of the Turkish Ministry of Energy into a mortuary to highlight the deadly risks involved with establishing a nuclear industry in Turkey. On the eve of a nuclear tender from the Turkish government, 37 activists from
Nokia regains the lead, ranking seven points out of ten (2). Its table-topping score is due to improved take-back practice in India (3). "Most of the brands are responding to the more stringent chemical and e-waste criteria in the Greenpeace
Company scores plummeted in the previous edition of Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics, when new criteria on climate change were introduced. However, leading brands like Nokia and Samsung are now making significant progress in greening their electronics products, with improved
The independent panel (1) was commissioned by ICCAT to review its performance following concerns raised by the international community about the management of tuna fisheries resources. In a very strong and direct recommendation, the Panel asks for "the suspension of
The charges arose after the six attempted to shut down the Kingsnorth coal-fired power station in Kent last year by scaling the chimney and painting the Prime Minister's name down the side. The defendants pleaded 'not guilty' and relied in
Greenpeace congratulates Apple for phasing out harmful chemicals like PVC and BFRs (1) in its new, much greener iPods. But we know that Jobs and his team can go even further, and truly take a lead in greening the electronics
In an unprecedented trial a UK Crown Court jury has acquitted six Greenpeace UK volunteers of criminal damage to a coal-fired power plant. The jury, consisting of representatives from the British public, found their actions justified when considering the damage
Marking the launch of a four month "quit coal" ship tour, the Rainbow Warrior will tour the Mediterranean and Europe. Today, Greenpeace called on the Israeli government to abandon its plan to build a new coal power plant in Ashkelon.
