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Make-or-break moment for Arctic protection

Posted by Magnus Eckeskog - 29th February 2016
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This week, an unremarkable event can play a remarkable role to protect life in the Arctic. A part of the permanent ice cover on which life in the Arctic depends can soon be protected from destructive activities. If this protection is to become reality, a group of people must now… Read More

Where Does Greenpeace Stand on Seal Hunting?

Posted by Jon Burgwald - 22nd January 2016
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Late last year, I was interviewed about Greenpeace’s position on seal hunting by the American news channel MSNBC. I think it’s important to clarify where we stand on this important subject. Greenpeace is completely against the commercial hunting of seals for profit. We always will be. But the large-scale, commercial… Read More