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Greenpeace

Greenpeace is an international non-governmental environmental organization which evolved from the peace movement and anti-nuclear protests in early 1970s.

Greenpeace has offices in over forty countries and a coordinating body in The Netherlands. It makes the news headlines with campaigns on worldwide issues such as global warming, deforestation, overfishing, commercial whaling, genetic engineering, and anti-nuclear issues. It does not accept funding from governments, corporations or political parties. Any recent DW content tagged "Greenpeace" will appear below on this page.

Atomkraftwerk Bugey Nahe Lyon

French environment petition raises 1.7 million signatures 25.12.2018

Despite the yellow vests winning a reprieve from a hike in fuel taxes, millions of French people want more done to fight climate change. Their legal case for lower carbon emissions could take several years.
China Kohlegrupe in Shanxi

Climate change action in China is 'about science and not politics' 18.12.2018

After COP24, there are big questions remaining about the global response to climate change. DW spoke with Li Shuo, who coordinated Greenpeace's engagement on the UN climate negotiations, about China's important role.
Nord Stream 2 - Insel Rügen

Nord Stream 2 pipeline row just got dirty 13.12.2018

The green movement has very little in common with US President Donald Trump. But both are moving against the beleaguered Nord Stream 2 pipeline that is now being built to send Russian gas to Europe.
Deutschland Demonstration - Kohle Stoppen - Klimaschutz jetzt

Germany protests call for leadership on climate action 01.12.2018

From Berlin to Cologne, protesters have gathered to demand more from the government in the fight against climate change. Greenpeace said Germany must lead, and that means phasing out coal by 2030.
Equador Bananen

Living Planet: The pesticide cycle 23.08.2018

Thanks to the invention of pesticides, fresh foods can be imported from every corner of the world, available everywhere at anytime. But this comes at a price: Overuse of pesticides in agriculture can seriously damage our environment — and our health.
Frankreich Genmais der US Firma Monsanto Symbolbild

Living Planet: Don't underestimate the danger of pesticides 23.08.2018

In an interview with DW, Franziska Achterberg from Greenpeace EU says many farmers rely too heavily on pesticides, allowing pesticide residues to enter our environment, food and bodies. But how dangerous is it really?
Faces of climate change Kumi Naidoo

Veteran South African activist Kumi Naidoo to lead Amnesty International 31.07.2018

Days before he took up the top job at Amnesty, Kumi Naidoo summited Mount Kilimanjaro for charity. The seasoned activist usually linked to a worthy cause is the first African to lead the human rights group in many years.
Frankreich AKW Flamanville

French nuclear power plants pose a grave security risk – lawmakers 05.07.2018

Outsourcing, vulnerability to terror attacks and operator stress have been cited as risks to France's reactor network. The new study was compiled after Greenpeace orchestrated a number of break-ins to highlight risks.
Atomkraftwerk Bugey Nahe Lyon

France: Greenpeace 'crashes drone' into nuclear plant 03.07.2018

The environmental group has already taken heat for stunts at other nuclear plants. According to plant operator EDF two drones were used in the activists' latest antic.
Deutschland, Berlin: Al Gore spricht bei der NOAH Conference

Al Gore warns Germany risks being left behind on climate change 27.06.2018

"If I were a citizen of Germany, I would be concerned about Germany being left behind," the former US vice president has warned. His solution would see Germany phase out coal as a major source of electricity production.
Berlin, Demonstration für den Kohleausstieg

Rallies in Germany against government's continued reliance on coal 24.06.2018

Demonstrations took place in at least five cities, including Berlin and Hamburg. The protests come two days before a government commission intended to map a national path away from coal is to convene for the first time.
Indonesien Jakarta - Plastikmüll

Indonesia combines Islam with environmental activism 14.06.2018

The Indonesian government and Greenpeace have partnered with Islamic organizations to promote plastic waste reduction. Can including religion make environmental campaigns more effective?
Antarktis: Seelöwen Pinguine die Schönheit des Eises

The fragile grandeur of the Antarctic 02.05.2018

Our planet's southernmost continent may be far from civilization — but that doesn't mean it's untouched. On a voyage to Antarctica, photojournalist Alexandre Meneghini captured the landscape's vulnerable beauty.

Russland St Petersburg - Schwimmendes Atomkraftwerk Akademik Lomonossow

Russia's 'floating Chernobyl' nuclear power plant heads out to sea 28.04.2018

The twin reactors have left their home port of St. Petersburg for a long, slow journey to Siberia. Environmentalists have slammed the mobile maritime reactors, saying an accident could damage parts of the Arctic.
Neuseeland Greenpeace Protest auf Bohrschiff

New Zealand stops new offshore oil exploration to battle climate change 12.04.2018

Environmental rights group have described the government's decision as a "historic moment" for New Zealand. But opposition lawmakers have slammed the government, saying the move could undermine the economy.
England Protest gegen Pläne für eine unterirdische nukleare Endlagerung

Britain offers millions in cash to bury its radioactive waste 04.04.2018

Britain is again hunting for a suitable site to store its highly radioactive nuclear waste after a previous attempt was blocked by residents. Rural areas could be given cash if they house the underground facility.
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