water pollution

In pictures: A river runs through it. Go with the flow on World Rivers Day

Posted by Angela Glienicke — 25 September 2015 at 3:16pm - Comments
All rights reserved. Credit: © Paul Hilton / Greenpeace
Trees and ferns line the Bairaman river and surrounding forest in West Pomio district.

This Sunday people from more than 60 countries celebrate World Rivers Day by taking part in various activities like festivals, river clean ups and habitat restoration to increase public awareness about the many values of rivers and the threats they face.

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In pictures: Every drop matters, it's World Water Day!

Posted by Angela Glienicke — 19 March 2015 at 6:12pm - Comments
All rights reserved. Credit: © Markus Mauthe / Greenpeace
Waterfall in Papua New Guinea

When you put the kettle on for your morning coffee, spare a minute to think about World Water Day. Water is essential to life, yet nearly 750 million people are without access to clean drinking water or improved sanitation.<--break->

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Water UK and fracking memorandum - Greenpeace response

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27 November, 2013

Responding to the new memorandum of understanding between Water UK and the fracking industry, Greenpeace Energy Spokesperson Anna Jones said:

“This agreement acknowledges that fracking will impact and affect the UK’s water resources and environment.

Article tagged as: dash for gas, fracking, water pollution

‘Impossible is nothing’ - Adidas joins Nike and Puma in cleaning up their supply chain

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31 August, 2011

Adidas, the world’s second largest sportswear brand, has responded (1) to the Greenpeace ‘Detox’

challenge by committing to zero discharge of hazardous chemicals throughout its entire supply chain and across the entire lifecycle of its products, by 2020 (2).

Article tagged as: adidas, china, clothing, nike, Puma, textiles, toxic chemicals, water pollution

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