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The hidden reality in Dilma's Forest Code 'veto'

Posted by Fran G — 1 June 2012 at 11:31am - Comments
All rights reserved. Credit: © Vicki Couchman / Greenpeace
Activists in London; activists around the world rallied to support a full veto of the new Forest Code

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff tried to create the illusion last week that she was vetoing the very worst parts of Brazil's new Forest Code to protect the Amazon rainforest. The reality, however, is entirely different.

Article tagged as: brazil, deforestation, forests, rainforests, zero deforestation

We need fewer boats and more fish to save our oceans

Posted by jamie — 25 May 2012 at 5:34pm - Comments
Numbers of bluefin tuna are rapidly dwindling

I’m here in Bangkok at a gathering of hundreds of tuna business officials, policy-makers and even a few environmental advocates like myself. It’s been a long week of discussion about the future of the industry, including a lot about what we all call sustainability fish for the future.

Article tagged as: oceans, overfishing, tuna

LIVE: Orangutans take on KFC

Posted by petespeller — 24 May 2012 at 9:20am - Comments
All rights reserved. Credit: Richard Martin / Greenpeace
Orangutans deliver a giant KFC bucket to KFC's UK head office

Following the exposing of KFC trashing the rainforest to make fast food packaging yesterday, Greenpeace activists around the world are taking the message direct to KFC.

Follow the action live or join the revolt!

Junking the Jungle: how KFC is driving rainforest destruction in Indonesia

Posted by Fran G — 23 May 2012 at 12:59pm - Comments

Our research has revealed that KFC is sourcing paper for its packaging products from rainforests. This has been confirmed in China, the UK and Indonesia. Products found to contain rainforest fibre include cups, food boxes, French fries holders, napkins and the famous chicken buckets.

Article tagged as: deforestation, forests, indonesia, rainforest

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