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Scientists and public figures call for Amazon Reef protection – the full letter

Posted by Mal Chadwick - 31st July 2017

A group of 40 scientists naturalists, explorers and broadcasters are sounding the alarm over oil companies’ spill threat to the Amazon Reef. Read the full story here. The letter The Amazon Reef is a precious and unique ecosystem which extends for over 9500km² off the northern coast of Brazil. Read More

In Pictures: It’s International Tiger Day!

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 29th July 2017
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Tigers in Tadoba reserve.
All rights reserved. Credit: Harshad Barve / Greenpeace

It’s International Tiger Day! First celebrated in 2010, this is a day to raise awareness about the threats these magnificent creatures face.  With only under 4000 tigers left in the wild the need to protect them is obvious. Celebrate their special day with our archive pictures taken in India and… Read More

Scientists tell BP: stay away from the Amazon Reef

Posted by Mal Chadwick - 28th July 2017
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Professor Ronaldo Bastos Francini Filho from the Federal University of Paraíba, played a central role in documenting and studying the Amazon Reef, and is a signatory of the letter.

A group of 40 scientists naturalists, explorers and broadcasters are sounding the alarm over oil companies’ spill threat to the Amazon Reef. The experts have written an open letter highlighting the importance of this unique environment, and warning of the threat from an… Read More

9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Sharks

Posted by Tisha Brown - 28th July 2017
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A Blue Shark near the Azores.
All rights reserved. Credit: © Robert Marc Lehmann / Greenpeace

It’s officially Shark Week – a celebration of some of the ocean’s most misunderstood creatures.  Here are some interesting facts about these often vilified animals: 1. The UK is home to over 40 species of shark. 21 species can be found… Read More

How Standard Chartered is funding forest destroyers

Posted by Jamie Woolley - 26th July 2017
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Volunteers campaigning outside Standard Chartered's head office in London
All rights reserved. Credit: Amy Scaife / Greenpeace

Standard Chartered might not be that well known in the UK, but they’re a major global bank. They’re also heavily involved in the palm oil business and our investigations have shown that they’re funding some of the worst companies out there. Back in March, after thousands of Greenpeace supporters… Read More