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  1. We are twittering about G8 and climate action today!

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 10 comments
    • 12,376 views

  2. US unveils historic plan to cut carbon emissions with 30 percent by 2030

    By Green Blog,

    • 1 comment
    • 8,117 views

  3. Vote green in the European Parliament Elections

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 0 comments
    • 7,939 views

  4. 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,

    • 0 comments
    • 6,230 views

  5. Tesla Motors will allow competitors to use its electric car patents

    By Green Blog,

    • 0 comments
    • 4,881 views

  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
    • 3,931 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
    • 3,866 views

  8. Finland promises to cut emissions with 80% by 2050

    By Green Blog,

    • 0 comments
    • 3,848 views

  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
    • 3,610 views

  10. 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,

    • 0 comments
    • 3,553 views

  11. Obama defends new carbon emission rules in face of growing criticism

    By People's World,

    • 1 comment
    • 3,502 views

  12. Obama attacked climate change deniers in speech to students

    By People's World,

    • 0 comments
    • 3,304 views

  13. EU is now one step closer to reduce the massive use of plastic bags in Europe

    By Green Blog,

    • 0 comments
    • 3,164 views

  14. 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
    • 3,137 views

  15. 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,

    • 0 comments
    • 3,129 views

  16. 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,

    • 0 comments
    • 3,094 views

  17. Top Chinese adviser: China to limit carbon emissions from 2016

    By Green Blog,

    • 1 comment
    • 3,050 views

  18. Tony Abbott scraps Australia’s Climate Commission, begins dismantling carbon tax

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 0 comments
    • 3,009 views

  19. BBC to stop give equal airtime to climate deniers

    By Green Blog,

    • 0 comments
    • 2,919 views

  20. Choose the two green leading candidates for European Elections

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 0 comments
    • 2,881 views

  21. A majority of Americans would pay more to curb climate change

    By Green Blog,

    • 0 comments
    • 2,864 views

  22. The Swedish government is bad for the environment

    By Simon Leufstedt,

    • 1 comment
    • 2,774 views

  23. Greenpeace activists arrested at gunpoint in the Russian Arctic

    By Green Blog,

    • 2 comments
    • 2,650 views

  24. Greenpeace activists could face terrorism or piracy charges, Russian official say

    By Green Blog,

    • 0 comments
    • 2,365 views

  25. Hundreds arrested at White House in XL pipeline protest

    By People's World,

    • 0 comments
    • 2,362 views
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