reports

ExxonMobil, oil dependency and war in Iraq

Publication date: February 2003

Summary
Despite the Bush administration's claims that the proposed war on Iraq is only about weapons of mass destruction, simmering below the surface is Bush's 'need' to secure a continued supply of cheap oil.

A Greenpeace International briefing prepared for the World Social Forum Porto Alegre, Brazil

Publication date: January 2003

Summary
Monsanto is the leading company responsible for contaminating the environment with genetically engineered (GE) crops. Its products accounted for over 90% of the total area planted with GE crops in the world in 2001.

Greenpeace statement on possible war with Iraq.

Publication date: January 2003

Summary
Greenpeace opposes the war because:

• It would have devastating human and environmental consequences
• Bush is clearly trying to get control of Iraq's oil reserves
• War is an ineffective way to deal with weapons of mass destruction