Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.
- Greenpeace organizations go to trial on high-stakes SLAPP lawsuit that could redefine protest rights North 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 days before trial of the $300M lawsuit filed by Big Oil company Energy TransferGreenpeace 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 days before trial of the $300M lawsuit filed by Big Oil company Energy Transfer 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.
- Deep sea mining: understand the risksDeep Sea Mining is a Risky Bet for Your Investment and the Planet. The post Deep sea mining: understand the risks appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Wildfires Explode Across Los Angeles County: Polluters Should Pay Not Communities We are heading into a future marked by ever-more frequent and severe disasters unless we shift course now. The people suffering from these fires should not bear the full burden—it’s the polluters who should pay for the harm they've inflicted on our climate and our communities. The post Wildfires Explode Across Los Angeles County: Polluters Should Pay Not Communities appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Los Angeles wildfires rage across communities"As the world watches … families, wildlife, and entire communities in California are suffering from fires — fueled by extreme drought and record heat — raging across acres with no end in sight." The post Los Angeles wildfires rage across communities appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace USA Welcomes Biden Administration’s Ocean ProtectionsGreenpeace USA commends President Biden for taking decisive action to permanently protect these areas, which play a vital role in sustaining life, combating climate change, and supporting the livelihoods of coastal communities. The post Greenpeace USA Welcomes Biden Administration’s Ocean Protections appeared first on Greenpeace.
- What to make of the Department of Energy’s new LNG analysisAlthough this moment has come at the tail end of President Biden’s term, it comes as welcome news that the Department of Energy has finally released its updated analysis of… The post What to make of the Department of Energy’s new LNG analysis appeared first on Greenpeace.
- LNG Exports: a climate bomb and a price hike, warns Department of Energy reportIn a statement released Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said LNG exports were “neither sustainable nor advisable” The post LNG Exports: a climate bomb and a price hike, warns Department of Energy report appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace USA joins 31 organizations in endorsing new free speech billThe Free Speech Protection Act is a bipartisan bill to protect the right of citizens, journalists, and activists from frivolous lawsuits designed to chill public debate and political action. The post Greenpeace USA joins 31 organizations in endorsing new free speech bill appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Forced labor linked to Bumble Bee supply chainWashington D.C., (December 10, 2024)—Four fishing vessels that supplied tuna to major US brand Bumble Bee are linked to forced labor and illegal fishing practices, according to a new report… The post Forced labor linked to Bumble Bee supply chain appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace USA slams Coca-Cola’s abandoned environmental promisesCoke’s abandonment of its reuse commitment is a disaster for the planet. The post Greenpeace USA slams Coca-Cola’s abandoned environmental promises appeared first on Greenpeace.
- Greenpeace activists protest U.S. LNG tanker arriving in Germany“Now more than ever, we need President Biden and his administration to reject the six pending LNG export projects, including the notorious Calcasieu Pass 2 project." The post Greenpeace activists protest U.S. LNG tanker arriving in Germany appeared first on Greenpeace.
