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Statement from Greenpeace US in Response to Police Violence During Recent Protests
Protest is a constitutional right that must be defended and honored—particularly in the face of authoritarian violence
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Put People First, Demand Over 150 Canadian Organizations with the Launch of Six Principles for a Just Recovery
As governments prepare recovery plans amidst the COVID-19 crisis, an informal alliance of over 150 civil society groups, representing collective memberships of millions in Canada, are demanding these plans move us toward a more equitable and sustainable future, with the release, today, of six Principles for a Just Recovery.United in support of the Principles, endorsing…
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Despite fossil fuel losses, CDPQ continues to invest in oil and gas
MONTRÉAL, May 21, 2020 — While the global health crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is causing stock markets to plunge and bringing oil prices to historic lows, a new…
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Norwegian oil fund finally divests from Suncor, CNRL, Cenovus and Imperial OIl
Toronto — In reaction to the exclusion decisions from Norges Bank, Greenpeace Canada Senior Energy Strategist Keith Stewart said:
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Greenpeace: Conditions on federal business support are preparation for “new rules after the crisis”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11 May 2020 TORONTO – Today, the federal government announced additional financial support for big businesses under the new Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) program, which…
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REACTION: Federal government announcing $252 million aid for farming and agri-food industry
“Food is essential to our health and survival, yet this pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities in our food system and supply chains that demand attention and action. By investing in a…
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Judge Orders Resolute Forest Products to Pay Almost 1 Million Dollars to Greenpeace
One of the highest monetary awards ever under California’s anti-SLAPP statute San Francisco— Logging Giant Resolute Forest Products, which has waged meritless lawsuits against multiple Greenpeace offices and individual staff…
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Greenpeace Canada response to federal oil & gas funding package
no dedicated bailout money for oil (they could already access the general pot of money)$1.6B for oil well clean-up, but fed money comes with the conditions we have requested (AB…
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Canada: 301 organizations, academics and others urge governments to adopt human rights oversight of COVID-19 responses
OTTAWA – A total of 301 organizations, academics and former politicians from across the country are calling on all levels of government in Canada to take urgent steps to strengthen…
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GREENPEACE WANTS TO HELP THE CITY OF ASBESTOS CHANGE ITS TOXIC NAME
Activist organization answers public call with names inspired by 6 local endangered species. Canada – Following a public call to citizens to find a new name for the city of…