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A new study suggests that global warming could increase thunderstorms in the Southeast
A new study from NASA suggests that global warming could increase the number of violent, damaging thunderstorms that strike the U.S., particularly in the Southeast, which could see a 100 % increase in the number of days with thunderstorms. Continue reading
Although it’s Cherry Blossom festival time in Washington D.C., Greenpeace’s United States headquarters, we’re still bundled in our winter gear. Turns out that the same warmer temperatures causing Arctic ice loss at record-breaking speeds are responsible for the extreme winter weather and cold temperatures experienced in much of Europe and North America. The ice loss in the Arctic broke a previous 2007 record shrinking 18 percent, according to data published by National Snow & Ice Data Center last fall. Continue reading
People of Laguna bay area, 60kms. south of Manila, try to survive as typhoon Ondoy causes floods in low lying areas
When it comes to political action on climate change, it’s the richest nations in the North that demand developing nations also act, which seems fair at first glance. Continue reading
For those of you who missed any of the drama from Shell’s season in the Arctic, the finale revealed-SPOILER ALERT-that 2013 Arctic drilling is a no go. While Greenpeace welcomes this news with a “hip hip hooray”, it’s not a huge shocker when looking back at a year of Shell’s mishaps. Greenpeace will continue to campaign for the Arctic Council and President Obama to establish the Arctic as a refuge, safe from drilling from any company.
Catch up below on all the drama from #Shellfail.
FEBRUARY 2012
Greenpeace activists join actress Lucy Lawless as they climb Shell’s drilling rig the Noble Discoverer, or as Lawless calls it “an aging rust bucket, calling attention to Greenpeace’s Save the Arctic campaign. Continue reading
Originally appeared in Huffington Post
This Sunday, a new environmental movement will arrive in Washington D.C. Thousands of people will join 350.org, the Sierra Club, and the Hip Hop Caucus’ “Forward on Climate” rally to call out with one voice and demand Obama keep his promise to future generations.
I will be proud to be there with them. Continue reading
Donors Trust climate denial funding skyrockets
A new Greenpeace analysis released today shows that Donors Trust, a shadowy funding vehicle, has laundered $146 million in climate denial funding from 2002 to 2011. Yesterday’s article in the Guardian referenced part of the Greenpeace analysis. Continue reading
We heard from President Obama last night during the State of the Union address that he’s ready to act on climate change. Greenpeace won’t let him forget it.
Join us this Sunday in our nation’s capital as we stand with Sierra Club, 350, the Hip Hop Caucus and thousands of American citizens from all over the country demanding our nation’s leaders move beyond dirty energy and guide us into an energy revolution.
Listen below to an inspiring new Greenpeace Radio episode about what we can do to address climate change in 2013 and RSVP to the #forwardonclimate rally this Sunday!
The USA is no stranger to severe winter storms but the monster – known as Nemo – currently hammering the north east coastal states may have been supercharged by climate change according to some climate scientists. Continue reading
Crewmembers of the mobile drilling unit Kulluk evacuated after the rig floated around loose off Alaskan coast
As many of you have read, Shell set out to prove to the world in 2012 with big oil conceit that indeed they were Arctic Ready and could drill successfully for oil in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas off the North Coast of Alaska. Well, after literally limping back out of our Northern Pole waters, Shells’ plans crumbled under the rigors of the Arctic. Continue reading
A building floats near the New Jersey shore in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Three months ago, a superstorm charged by climate change ravaged the coast from Carribean to Canada killing nearly 200 people and causing billions in damages. Yesterday, President Obama signed a $50 billion federal bill providing desperately needed aid to the impacted regions. Continue reading