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- Inside the hack-for-hire scandal: ongoing saga to uncover potential Exxon-linked cyberattacks intended to derail climate accountability New details on the targets and motives behind the global hacking scandal emerge amid an escalating international legal battle. The post Inside the hack-for-hire scandal: ongoing saga to uncover potential Exxon-linked cyberattacks intended to derail climate accountability appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Trump Executive Orders roll back ocean protections The Trump administration issued a new Executive Order that opens vast swaths of protected ocean to commercial exploitation, including areas within the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument. It allows commercial fishing in areas long considered off-limits due to their ecological significance—despite overwhelming scientific consensus that marine sanctuaries are essential for rebuilding fish stocks and maintaining ocean health. The post Trump Executive Orders roll back ocean protections appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Week 4 of “Dirty Dems” campaign highlights dismal record of Assemblymember James Ramos on environmental justiceSAN BERNARDINO, CA (April 15, 2025)—As part of the ongoing “Dirty Dems” campaign, Greenpeace USA, in collaboration with the California Working Families Party and Courage California, continues to hold California… The post Week 4 of “Dirty Dems” campaign highlights dismal record of Assemblymember James Ramos on environmental justice appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace slams Impossible Metals’ deep-sea mining lease bid as desperate move amid industry collapseWASHINGTON, D.C. (APRIL 15, 2025)—Today, Greenpeace USA condemned Impossible Metals’ application for a deep-sea mining lease off the coast of American Samoa, in U.S. federal waters, calling it a reckless… The post Greenpeace slams Impossible Metals’ deep-sea mining lease bid as desperate move amid industry collapse appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Keystone oil spill shows need to protect rights to protest and free speechBISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA (April 11, 2025)–In response to a reported 3,500 barrels of oil spilling from the Keystone pipeline this week in North Dakota, Sushma Raman, Interim Executive Director of… The post Keystone oil spill shows need to protect rights to protest and free speech appeared first on Greenpeace.
- New Trump administration executive order targeting state climate laws is a quid pro quoIn response to the Trump administration’s executive order directing the Department of Justice to take aim at state climate laws and lawsuits, John Noël, Greenpeace… The post New Trump administration executive order targeting state climate laws is a quid pro quo appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Unshaken by uncertainty, united with purposeStanding with migrants, displaced peoples, and families The post Unshaken by uncertainty, united with purpose appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Week 3 of “Dirty Dems” campaign exposes the Rubio sistersAs part of the ongoing "Dirty Dems" campaign, Greenpeace USA, in collaboration with the California Working Families Party and Courage California, continues to hold California State legislators accountable for their damaging connections to the oil and gas industry and their failure to support critical climate, economic justice, and progressive priorities. The post Week 3 of “Dirty Dems” campaign exposes the Rubio sisters appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Week 2 of “Dirty Dems” campaign exposes Mike GipsonThis week, the spotlight is on Assemblymember Mike Gipson, who represents the 65th District of Los Angeles’ South Bay, including Gardena, Compton, and Wilmington. Serving in the California State Legislature since 2014, Gipson has amassed an alarming $260,000 in campaign contributions from the oil and gas industry, the most of any of the Dirty Dems. The post Week 2 of “Dirty Dems” campaign exposes Mike Gipson appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Trump vs. Plastic PollutionIn his first month back in the Oval Office, Trump made moves that sent shockwaves in the world of plastic pollution. First, there was the announcement of a 25% tariff… The post Trump vs. Plastic Pollution appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Op-Ed: The North Dakota ruling against Greenpeace is a threat to free speechIn an op-ed published in The Guardian, Greenpeace Inc. and Greenpeace Fund Interim Executive Director Sushma Raman alongside ACLU executive director Anthony Romero discuss how the recent $660m judgment against Greenpeace USA poses a serious threat to free speech and protest rights. The post Op-Ed: The North Dakota ruling against Greenpeace is a threat to free speech appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Energy Transfer lawsuit verdictThe jury has officially reached a verdict in our trial against Big Oil company Energy Transfer’s meritless lawsuit. We’re going to appeal. The post Energy Transfer lawsuit verdict appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Jury delivers verdict finding Greenpeace entities liable for more than $660 million in Energy Transfer SLAPP trialA Morton County jury of nine reached a verdict in Energy Transfer’s meritless lawsuit against Greenpeace entities in the US (Greenpeace Inc, Greenpeace Fund), and Greenpeace International, finding the entities liable for more than US$660 million, today. The post Jury delivers verdict finding Greenpeace entities liable for more than $660 million in Energy Transfer SLAPP trial appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace USA demands Congress defend the ConstitutionWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 18, 2025) – In response to the unlawful detainment of student activist and U.S. legal permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil, Greenpeace USA has signed on to a letter… The post Greenpeace USA demands Congress defend the Constitution appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Campaign exposes “Dirty Dems” who betray the people for corporate donorsGreenpeace USA, in collaboration with the California Working Families Party and Courage California, is launching a new campaign to hold legislators accountable for their campaign donations and voting records. The post Campaign exposes “Dirty Dems” who betray the people for corporate donors appeared first on Greenpeace.
- California’s dirty democrats exposed!New bills are circulating framed as 'public safety' measures, but there is no evidence that they improve energy reliability or make communities safer. The post California’s dirty democrats exposed! appeared first on Greenpeace.
- EPA aligns with corporate polluters in devastating public betrayalGreenpeace USA's response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) plan to abandon critical regulations and climate rules. The post EPA aligns with corporate polluters in devastating public betrayal appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Fishers sue Bumble Bee Foods for years of forced laborToday, a group of fishers filed suit in San Diego, California, against Bumble Bee Foods under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) alleging that they experienced human trafficking and forced labor as they caught tuna that was sold by Bumble Bee in the U.S. The post Fishers sue Bumble Bee Foods for years of forced labor appeared first on Greenpeace.
- The BOWSER Act and federal highjacking of local governanceBOWSER Act is a racist attacks on DC home rule & another attempt by right-wing lawmakers to strip Black/Brown communities of their rights. DC residents deserve full autonomy & representation. Congress must reject this assault on democracy. The post The BOWSER Act and federal highjacking of local governance appeared first on Greenpeace.
- North Dakota Supreme Court denies Greenpeace entities’ petition for venue change in Energy Transfer SLAPP trialThe North Dakota Supreme Court today denied a petition by Greenpeace organizations in the US and Greenpeace International for a change of venue as they defend against the SLAPP case brought by Energy Transfer in Morton County. The post North Dakota Supreme Court denies Greenpeace entities’ petition for venue change in Energy Transfer SLAPP trial appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace USA supports the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act in CaliforniaCalifornia introduced the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act a common sense law that would require fossil fuel corporations to pay for the climate devastation they have fueled. The post Greenpeace USA supports the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act in California appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace organizations go to trial on high-stakes SLAPP lawsuit that could redefine protest rightsNorth Dakota is set to become the battleground for one of the most consequential free speech cases in recent history. Energy Transfer, the Big Oil corporation behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, is seeking $300 million in damages from Greenpeace USA and Greenpeace International, accusing these organizations of playing a central role in organizing the Indigenous-led resistance to the pipeline back in 2016. The post Greenpeace organizations go to trial on high-stakes SLAPP lawsuit that could redefine protest rights appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Fossil fuel anti-protest bills in Montana, Virginia, and Illinois threaten climate activismNew bills are circulating framed as 'public safety' measures, but there is no evidence that they improve energy reliability or make communities safer. The post Fossil fuel anti-protest bills in Montana, Virginia, and Illinois threaten climate activism appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace projections blanket major US cities as trial of the $300M lawsuit filed by Big Oil company Energy Transfer beginsGreenpeace USA brought a powerful visual campaign to the streets of Dallas, projecting messages around Dallas to highlight the growing threat to free speech and peaceful protest. The projections come just days before Dallas-based Energy Transfer’s $300 million lawsuit against Greenpeace USA and Greenpeace International is set to go to trial. The February 24th trial represents a blatant attempt to silence dissent and intimidate those who fight for climate justice. The post Greenpeace projections blanket major US cities as trial of the $300M lawsuit filed by Big Oil company Energy Transfer begins appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Coca-Cola slides backwards again, plans to expose Americans to more toxic plastic bottlesThis move would lock consumers into a future of rising health risks and medical costs–at a time when Americans are already struggling with economic and health burdens. The post Coca-Cola slides backwards again, plans to expose Americans to more toxic plastic bottles appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Energy Transfer thinks they can silence usBig Oil company Energy Transfer is trying to silence Greenpeace with a $300 million lawsuit. They've ignited a reinvigorated global movement. The post Energy Transfer thinks they can silence us appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Trump’s unnecessary stand on plastic straws ignores American Health CrisisDonald Trump’s Executive Order on plastic straws is a distraction from his administration's efforts to prevent the EPA, the FDA and the NIH from protecting Americans from microplastics and dangerous chemicals. The post Trump’s unnecessary stand on plastic straws ignores American Health Crisis appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Big Oil Spends Millions to Block Climate Action in California – Waging War on CaliforniansFourth quarter lobbying and influence financial disclosures showed oil and gas companies spent a record 38 million during 2024 to fight climate and environmental justice policies in California The post Big Oil Spends Millions to Block Climate Action in California – Waging War on Californians appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Extradition hearing for alleged Exxon linked hacker underscores Big Oil’s war to avoid accountabilityWASHINGTON, DC (January 31, 2025) — In response to ongoing legal developments regarding the Department of Justice’s effort to extradite an alleged hacker linked to cyberattacks against climate organizations including… The post Extradition hearing for alleged Exxon linked hacker underscores Big Oil’s war to avoid accountability appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Exxon and Chevron’s billions in profits = a climate disaster for us allExxon and Chevron announced their Q4 2024 profits, bringing Exxon’s total profits for the year to more than $33 billion and Chevron’s total profits to more than $18 billion. The post Exxon and Chevron’s billions in profits = a climate disaster for us all appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Study shows Big Oil fueled deadly wildfires in Los AngelesThe latest study by the World Weather Attribution on the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, confirmed that climate change, fueled by fossil fuel… The post Study shows Big Oil fueled deadly wildfires in Los Angeles appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Day one executive orders are a return on investment for Big Oil As we enter 2025 and this new political era, it is important to recognize the stark divisions of contemporary American life – ones that are not as simplistic or neatly… The post Day one executive orders are a return on investment for Big Oil appeared first on Greenpeace.
- 15 years later: Citizens United allows corporate greed to fuel climate disastersToday marks the anniversary of the controversial 2010 Supreme Court Citizens United ruling which unleashed a flood of corporate money into our political system.… The post 15 years later: Citizens United allows corporate greed to fuel climate disasters appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Resistance and resilience: what to expect from the second Trump administrationPresident Trump's return to power marks a setback for both climate and social action. But Greenpeace USA is not backing down. The post Resistance and resilience: what to expect from the second Trump administration appeared first on Greenpeace.
