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An open-letter to Shell
My community is demanding justice for the thousands of lives killed, their hopes and dreams that will never come to fruition because of greed, apathy and deceit that the fossil fuel industry has supported.
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Why we’ve had enough of broken promises to protect forests
Today, while the Amazon fires capture international headlines, fires have also been raging here in Indonesia as well that harming the life of so many people.
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We must put an end to modern-day slavery at sea
With the ever growing demand for seafood, commercial fishing vessels need to work overtime and catch as much as they can, whenever they can. For such a labor-intensive business, you would need a lot of man-power. Men from Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines end up working on these ships. For most, their freedom…
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Deep Sea Mining Is Not The Future
Find out the three myths about deep sea mining, and why they’re not what they seem!
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How an Instagram hashtag is inspiring thousands to protect the oceans
If you follow artists and illustrators on Instagram, it is likely you’ve come across the #DrawThisInYourStyle challenge, where artists recreate others illustrations in their own unique style.
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It’s only when something is gone that we realise how much we miss it.
The immense popularity of the 'Iamsterdam' sign provided the perfect means to shine a light on the deforestation that is decimating the world's largest remaining rainforest and to turn the letters into a solidarity message for the Amazon. With the inclusive 'I am', the message is also one of profound appreciation and respect for the…
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The crunch question on climate: How can I help?
Working in climate and environment, you hear this question a lot. On one hand, environmental groups — including Greenpeace — will tell you that every action you take can make a difference. Every action counts!
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Job opening: Regional Research & Investigation Coordinator
The Regional Research and Investigations Coordinator is responsible for furthering Greenpeace Southeast Asia’s (GPSEA) programme objectives through capacity building, implementation of best practice, advice on strategic use of various types of research and investigations as well as development and guidance of high quality research and investigation projects. They will also contribute to the development of…
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Why waste trade should be on the ASEAN summit agenda
Leaders from the 10 member nations that make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are in Bangkok this week for another round of high level meetings to talk…
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A wave of support to save our oceans
Life on earth would not exist without the vast blue waters that cover more than 70% of the planet. The oceans provide us the oxygen we breathe, the fish we eat, even life-giving medicine sourced from the deep.