Mr. Splashy Pants Rescue
Mister Splashy Pants just heard that two of his Greenpeace pals have been arrested. He, too, is amazed that they’ve been locked up for exposing the truth — and he’s going to do something about it. Are you?
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Kimberly Clark Receives a 2-Ply Confrontation by Greenpeace
Greenpeace activists showed up at Kimberly-Clark offices in Chicago, Illinois and Franklin, Massachusetts to confront the giant tissue maker about its continued use of non-recycled materials that contribute to the destruction of the ancient boreal forests in Canada.
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Kimberly Clark Receives a 2-Ply Confrontation by Greenpeace
Greenpeace Holds Peaceful Protest Outside Japanese Embassy
Update: The court has ruled Junichi and Toru will spend the maximum time in custody without charge permissible under Japanese law - 23 days. In a message to supporters, sent via their lawyers, Junichi and Toru welcomed the outpouring of efforts from people all over the world, adding: “We still need your help. We have been ordered to remain in custody for ten more days without charge. Please encourage your friends to send an email to the Japanese government, if they have not already.”
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Invasive Species, China, and the Olympics
As the Olympic Games approach, China has come under fire for its environmental track record. Tales of Beijing and other cities’ infamous pollution and images of highly polluted lakes and rivers have met with demands for action, both within China and internationally, and have produced some meaningful results. Yet another environmental crisis looms: biological invasions. Indeed, while perhaps not as overt as choking smog or pea-green water, the ecosystems of this vast nation are increasingly threatened by invasive species. read more
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