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  1. The mass media and our environment

    What kind of role does our mass media play in how we perceive and react to environmental problems around us? Who are currently the owners of our mainstream media? And how does corporations use it to their own benefits?

    By Simon Leufstedt,

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  2. Revealed: Bill Gates charity has $1.4bn in fossil fuel investments

    The Guardian has revealed that one of the world’s biggest charities, the Bill and Melinda Gate’s Foundation, has invested at least $1.4 billion in some of the world’s biggest and dirtiest fossil fuel companies. Now people are calling on the foundation to divest from fossil fuels.

    By Green Blog,

    • 1 comment
    • 3,570 views

  3. Can the Gates Foundation be convinced to dump fossil fuels?

    The Gates Foundation is being urged to dump its sizeable fossil fuel assets. Bill Gates cares deeply about world health and development, both of which are affected by climate, but will his charity divest?

    By The Conversation,

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    • 3,425 views

  4. Greenpeace activists granted amnesty by Russian parliament

    The 28 Greenpeace activists and two freelance journalists who has spent three months in jail after a peaceful protest in the Arctic have been granted amnesty by the Russian parliament. Greenpeace have expressed relief but has vowed to continue with its campaign against oil drilling in the Arctic.

    By Simon Leufstedt,

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    • 3,447 views

  5. Nations must do more to protect environmental defenders, UN expert says

    On World Environment Day, UN rights expert urges nations to fulfil human rights obligations related to environmental protection. He also urges nations to protect civil society activists working on environmental issues, to ensure the enjoyment of human rights for all.

    By Green Blog,

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  6. Norwegian coast guard board Greenpeace ship in the Arctic following 90 hour long protest

    Greenpeace has been protesting against oil drilling in Arctic waters this week. This time, Greenpeace is trying to stop Norway’s reckless plans to start the world's northernmost oil drilling site – close to the Bear Island nature reserve. “If Statoil caused a major accident here the oil could reach the nesting place of a million seabirds in less than a week,” said Greenpeace activist Sini Saarela.

    By Green Blog,

    • 0 comments
    • 4,306 views

  7. Amidst drought, the grass is only greener for Los Angeles wealthy

    During the worst drought in modern history, people in California are struggling to meet the mandatory statewide water reduction limits. "It's all well and good that the wealthy are having their lawns painted green, but that's not a solution," one LA Palms resident says.

    By People's World,

    • 1 comment
    • 4,272 views

  8. Climate contradictions: Obama approves Arctic drilling, plans visit to Alaska

    The move is especially bewildering for many, as the president has declared Alaska to be "the frontlines of our fight against climate change."

    By People's World,

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  9. California declares state of emergency after Santa Barbara coast hit by devastating oil spill

    More than 400,000 litres of crude oil has spilled in the unique ecosystem of Santa Barbara in California, USA, following a raptured oil pipeline. As animals are starting to wash up dead on the shores, environmentalists say the US need tougher regulations to avoid more devastating oil spills.

    By Green Blog,

    • 0 comments
    • 3,927 views

  10. Climate Count Scorecard

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 0 comments
    • 735 views

  11. The new iMac from Apple

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 1 comment
    • 736 views

  12. Google give us mixed feelings

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 1 comment
    • 786 views

  13. Interview with Ricky Clancy of Sony Electronics

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 0 comments
    • 734 views

  14. Today our resources are depleted

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 0 comments
    • 698 views

  15. The Plastic Battle - Best Green One-minute film

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 2 comments
    • 686 views

  16. Climate change with a gender perspective

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 0 comments
    • 674 views

  17. SimCity Societies

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 4 comments
    • 754 views

  18. An Ecosocialist Manifesto

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 1 comment
    • 655 views

  19. IKEA will recycle your CFLs

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 0 comments
    • 1,117 views

  20. Clever ad: Use electricity wisely

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 0 comments
    • 597 views

  21. Would you vote for Al Gore?

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 0 comments
    • 693 views

  22. Greenpeace crash nuclear party in Rome

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 1 comment
    • 672 views

  23. Green Consumer: In the Store

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 6 comments
    • 830 views

  24. Getting your games the green and easy way!

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 2 comments
    • 925 views

  25. Greenpeace protests at World Energy Congress, again

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 0 comments
    • 662 views
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