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Bihar village declares independence from darkness and anonymity
Greenpeace’s first solar-powered micro-grid in Bihar kicks off with village ceremony 20 July, 2014, Dharnai/Jehanabad: Even as more than 300 million people still wait for electricity in India, Dharnai in…
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New Essar Gag Case – an attempt to stifle voices of opposition-Greenpeace India rubbishes Essar’s allegations; insists on rights of forest communities
April 4, 2014, Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh: Greenpeace India today, rubbished Essar’s ridiculous allegations of inciting villagers in the Mahan region against them. In yet another attempt to browbeat and threaten…
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Greenpeace demands GEAC not to approve GM field trials
Environment Minister Moily says he has not approved any field trials Greenpeace, India demands the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), which is due to meet on March 21, 2014, not…
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Veerappa Moily should explain his decision to allow GM field trials
New Delhi, February 28th, 2014: Greenpeace demands the environment minister Veerappa Moily to explain on what grounds he has allowed the field trials for GMOs. This decision is in contrast…
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Russian Authorities say Arctic 30 cannot return home
Amsterdam, December 13th 2013: The Russian authorities have told the Arctic 30 that they cannot leave the country, defying the ruling of an international court which ordered that they should…
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Palm oil giant Wilmar caves to public pressure, commits to end forests destruction
Jakarta, 5 December 2013 – Wilmar International, the world’s largest palm oil trader today announced a ‘No Deforestation Policy’ in response to pressure from Greenpeace, NGOs and consumers around the…
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Struggle finds a New Voice with Radio Sangharsh
22 November 2013, New Delhi/ Bhopal: As Madhya Pradesh gears up for state elections, a new mobile community radio initiative – Radio Sangharsh – that aims to highlight the suppressed…
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Leading political parties in Delhi “Switch on the Sun” for the first time in their election manifesto
New Delhi, November 26, 2013: Leading political parties Bharatiya Janta Party, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party have included the Greenpeace demands to implement a solar rooftop policy for Delhi in…
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Palm oil giant Wilmar caught in forest scandal – Greenpeace
Jakarta, 22 October, 2013 – Household brands that source palm oil through Singapore-based palm oil trader Wilmar International, such as the makers of Oreo biscuits, Gillette shaving products and Clearasil,…