April

Forest destroyer APRIL can't stand the heat

Posted by Richardg — 21 June 2013 at 2:23pm - Comments
All rights reserved. Credit: John Novis

Notorious Indonesian pulp and paper company APRIL has had a chequered history with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). But late last week we heard that the relationship had finally come to an end – and in a most unexpected way.

Article tagged as: APRIL, forests, FSC, indonesia, pulp and paper, rainforest, sumatra

APRIL, you can't spin your deforestation

Posted by Richardg — 24 May 2013 at 5:57pm - Comments
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David Goodwin failing to answer the question

Here's a tip for anyone looking to do public relations for forest-destroying companies. The correct way to respond to a simple question about how much forest you're clearing is not to ask the journalist to stop filming.

Article tagged as: APRIL, forests, indonesia, palm oil, pulp and paper

Why Indonesia's deforestation ban isn't enough to protect its forests

Posted by Richardg — 21 May 2013 at 10:32am - Comments
Clearance of forested tiger habitat in Sumatra, Indonesia
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Clearance of forested tiger habitat in Sumatra, Indonesia

The president of Indonesia has banned deforestation for another couple of years. This is great news - but we aren't celebrating just yet, because most of its rainforest remains unprotected.

Article tagged as: APRIL, forests, indonesia, palm oil, pulp and paper, rainforest

Global day of action: We love the Arctic, Saturday April 20

Posted by Nic S — 16 April 2013 at 2:24pm - Comments

As the ice melts, oil companies are threatening the pristine Arctic with industrial disaster. On Saturday, April 20, the world is calling for action to protect the Arctic for all of humanity.  Join the global day of action near you and be part of the urgent call for Arctic protection, because what happens in the Arctic affects us all.

Article tagged as: action, APRIL, arctic, climate, day, global, kiruna, love, UK

Forest destroyer APRIL told to shape up

Posted by Richardg — 12 April 2013 at 3:42pm - Comments

Some companies just don’t get the hint. You just can't go around destroying Indonesia's rainforests and call yourself a sustainable businesses.

Article tagged as: APRIL, forests, indonesia, rainforest

The Arctic, live, in central London

Posted by sara_a — 4 April 2013 at 10:19pm - Comments

This April is a big month for the Arctic. Our expedition of young leaders making the long trek to reach the North Pole is nearly underway. When they reach the North Pole, they will lower the time capsule containing nearly 3 million names of people who have joined the global call to Save the Arctic, and plant the Flag for the Future. And when they do that, our movement will come together across the planet.

Article tagged as: 3d, 4d, APRIL, arctic, climate, flag, future, london, map, project, SaveTheArctic
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