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Posted by Angela Glienicke — 29 June 2017 at 1:34pm
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Greenpeace ship Beluga II around the Shiant Isles
After weeks touring around Scotland our scientifc ship tour with the Beluga II comes to an end. These recent images taken when we visited the Shiant Isles in Scotland illustrate the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity that needs protecting from ocean plastics.
Posted by Angela Glienicke — 7 June 2017 at 1:08pm
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Greenpeace has brought its ship the Beluga II on an expedition of scientific research around Scotland
Last month our ship the Beluga II set sail
on a two-month scientific expedition around Scotland investigating the impact of
ocean plastic pollution on some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes and wildlife.
Posted by Angela Glienicke — 4 June 2017 at 9:08am
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Seal on the Isle of Mull, Scotland
This year’s theme for
World Environment Day is “Connecting People to Nature” promoting the protection of the biosphere that keeps us alive. There are numerous ways to show your
appreciation of the natural beauty
around you. Whether it’s be joining a local beach clean, planting a tree or
just taking a long walk.
Posted by Angela Glienicke — 22 May 2017 at 12:09pm
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Puffins on the Isle of May
Every year on the 22nd
May the diversity of our natural world is celebrated. Whether you pay extra
attention to the insects crawling in your garden or join a local group to help with
a park or beach clean up, there are lots of ways to mark this special day!
Posted by Angela Glienicke — 22 April 2017 at 8:48am
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A farmer in Lower Nyando - Kisumu County, EasternAfrica, applying ecological farming
It’s Earth Day today! This global, annual
event has been celebrated since the 70’s and is a chance to show your
appreciation for environmental protection. Whether it’s campaigning for clean
air, protecting forests and oceans or fighting against climate
change, the planet needs our help. These pictures illustrate biodiversity and positive solutions and actions for protecting the environment.
Posted by Angela Glienicke — 21 March 2017 at 11:17am
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Old-growth spruce-dominated forest in Russia
This year's global celebration's theme is "Forests and Climate Change". The International Day of Forests raises awareness about the alarming rate of deforestation, which not only accounts for 12 to 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions through forest fires, but also threatens the livelihood of Indigenous Peoples.
Posted by Angela Glienicke — 13 December 2016 at 3:19pm
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Actors Emma Thompson and her sister Sophie take peaceful direct action against the government's plans for fracking
To say 2016 has been eventful would be an understatement - the political upheaval brought about by Brexit in the UK and the new president-elect in the United States, not to mention the ongoing conflict in Syria, are just a part of an overall tumultuous year.
Posted by Angela Glienicke — 30 September 2016 at 5:50pm
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It’s World Habitat Day today! Each year we reflect on the importance of the basic human right to adequate shelter reminding the world of its responsibility for the habitat of future generations.
Posted by Angela Glienicke — 2 September 2016 at 2:49pm
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5th
September is the day the largest rainforest in the world is celebrated in
Brazil. It’s Amazon Day! With an estimated 16,000 tree species the Amazon is
often referred to as the lungs of the planet. It is also home to over 20
million people, including thousands of Indigenous Peoples, hundreds of bird
species and mammals and over 2.5 million insect species!
Posted by Angela Glienicke — 19 August 2016 at 9:00am
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Every year on the 19th August
the orangutan gets its own special day. One of the renowned victims of the palm oil
industry the orangutans are threatened with extinction due to the destruction of the tropical rainforest. The population of the Sumatran orangutan in the wild is thought to have fallen
by more than 50% from 1992-2000, due to the degradation of their habitat.
The orangutans, who for the first few years hold tight to their mother's body as she moves through the forest canopy, can live up to 45 years in the wild.
