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International Whaling Commission meeting 2016 – what to expect.

Posted by Willie Mackenzie - 20th October 2016
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Delegations from global governments, and representatives from NGOs are currently on their way to Slovenia for the biennial meeting of the International Whaling Commission meeting – so here’s a quick synopsis of what to expect from the meeting: Whaling: this year’s IWC meeting is likely to be a polarised debate,… Read More

New trade protections for sharks – but are they enough?

Posted by Willie Mackenzie - 19th October 2016
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Like it or not, around the world many species of animals are seen as tradeable commodities – for things like food, fur, fashion or medicine. Of course we know that historically hunting animals for commercial gain has often been really bad news for the animals concerned. Just stop and think… Read More

How You Can Stand with Standing Rock Activists to Stop the Dakota Access Pipeline

Posted by Martin Vainstein - 12th October 2016
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Right now, hundreds of Indigenous activists are peacefully protesting the construction of a crude oil pipeline on ancestral lands, and they need your support. Between 10 and 12 of October, people in the Americas commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day. They mark this day instead of celebrating ‘Columbus Day’ and the… Read More

Great Greenpeace Bake Off

Posted by Emily Reid - 11th October 2016
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A look behind the scenes at Greenpeace HQ ….   It was 12th September 2016. We were collectively shocked, taken aback and shaken by the totally unexpected news. What would we do now? What and who will fill the void that remains? On what theme will we now base our… Read More

When it comes to fracking, does democracy count for much?

Posted by Hannah Martin - 6th October 2016
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Today marks a new low in the government’s plan to force fracking on the UK. In a move that makes a mockery out of the government’s claim to champion local democracy, Westminster politicians have overturned Lancashire council’s decision to block fracking — and decided that fracking firm Cuadrilla should be… Read More