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Don’t Let Africa Become a Dumping Site: Greenpeace Urges CS Maina
Nairobi, 2 September 2020 – Following the release of the New York Times article and Greenpeace Africa’s Media Release revealing that lobbyists from the American Chemistry Council wants to use…
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Looming threat of second oil spill in Mauritius: Greenpeace calls for transparency
On August 31, around 19.30 Mauritius local time, a barge carrying oil from the stricken Japanese iron-ore vessel The Wakashio collided with a tug boat pulling it.
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Industry Lobby The US Government to Make Africa Backslide on Plastics
The American Chemistry Council has lobbied the US government during the COVID-19 pandemic to use a US-Kenya trade deal to expand the plastics industry’s footprint across Africa.
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Mauritius Oil Disaster – Open Letter: 26 August 2020
We appreciate your response to our open letter and intention to respond to the disaster you caused. We called on you to be an example and show that your apology is sincere and honourable, and that you are willing to support it with action.
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Dead and ailing dolphins on Mauritius’ shores: Greenpeace calls for investigation
At least four dead and four ailing dolphins were found stranded this morning on Mauritius’ shores, one month after Japanese vessel MV Wakashio ran aground, causing an oil spill.
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Greenpeace and Secret Sunrise Dance Into #PlasticFreeSeptember
Greenpeace Africa is collaborating with Secret Sunrise to sensitise people on the impact of plastic pollution through a language cutting across all boundaries: Dance!
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Sinking of the MV Wakashio wreck – letter to Malta
You are certainly aware of the unfolding oil disaster at the shores of Mauritius, where bulk carrier MV Wakashio - a Japanese ship under the flag of Panama - ran aground and leaked at least a thousand tons of fuel oil during the past several weeks. The vessel broke into two on 16 August and…
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Renewable Energy is the Key to Cheaper Electricity in Kenya
As the country strives to meet the goal of universal access to electricity, huge development needs to take place in Kenya’s energy sector.
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Mauritius Oil Disaster – Open Letter: 24 August 2020
On the 25th of July 2020 the MV Wakashio struck a beautiful and irreplaceable coral reef on Mauritius' southeast coast. The oil in the wrecked ship started to leak on 6 August and it is destroying one of the most beautiful places in the world, along with the livelihoods of the people who live there.…
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They spilled oil all over my home. This is what I have to say
Our beautiful island is known for its gorgeous turquoise blue sea with silky sand beaches, beautiful mountains, waterfalls, rainforests, and even the wildlife.give my life for my pets. And…