http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2 en-us http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/news-release-search-results Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:02:02 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/news-release-search-results http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/calls-on-president-elect-obama In response to the Bush administration's plan to create three national monuments in the Pacific, Greenpeace Oceans Campaign Director, John Hocevar, issued the following statement: “President Bush's decision to create national monuments in the Pacific affords Greenpeace a truly rare opportunity to applaud the administration by creating vast marine reserves critical to preserving the biodiversity of marine life. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/calls-on-president-elect-obama http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/tennesse-coal-plant-kills-140 A 2002 report found that Tennessee’s Kingston Fossil Plant, the site of the December 22nd coal sludge spilled, has had persistent problems with public health. The report, written by Abt Associates for the Environmental Integrity Project and Rockefeller Family Fund, found that pollution from the plant cut short the lives between 149 and 171 people in 2001. Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:33:07 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/tennesse-coal-plant-kills-140 http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/greenpeace-calls-for-criminal Greenpeace today called for a criminal investigation into the failure of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to prevent the spill of more than 500 million gallons of coal ash sludge into the Emory River, a tributary of the Clinch and Tennessee Rivers. The spill followed the breach of a dike at a coal-fired power plant owned by the TVA, and covered as many as 400 acres of land with potentially toxic ash as high as six feet deep. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/greenpeace-calls-for-criminal http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/statement-of-the-center-for-bi Today Secretary of Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced the issuance of a new regulation further weakening the protections polar bears receive under the Endangered Species Act. The regulation, known as a "4(d) Rule," for section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act, purports to exempt greenhouse gas emissions and oil development, the two leading threats to the species, from regulation under the Act. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/statement-of-the-center-for-bi http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/two-lawless-tuna-fishing-zones Greenpeace declared the outcome of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission a failed compromise – one which is too weak to stop the overfishing of the Pacific bigeye and yellowfin tuna – but applauds the positive decision to close two of the high seas areas between Pacific Island Countries to purse seine fishing starting in 2010. The Commission will also consider the closure of the third such area in 2009. Greenpeace has been campaigning for these areas to be designated as marine reserves in order to support sustainable fisheries, protect Pacific marine life and to end pirate fishing in the region. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/two-lawless-tuna-fishing-zones http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/poland-climate-talks-a-missed At the close of the Poznan climate summit, Greenpeace today labeled the meeting a major missed opportunity for action and challenged the U.S. government to end its obstruction and demonstrate real leadership looking ahead to next year’s Copenhagen meeting. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/poland-climate-talks-a-missed http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/four-u-s-supermarkets-receive In the second edition of Greenpeace’s seafood sustainability scorecard released today, the supermarket chains Whole Foods, Ahold USA, Target and Harris Teeter received “passing” scores indicating a small, but significant shift in purchasing practices and policies. Publix, while failing to achieve the 40 percent score necessary to receive a ‘passing’ grade on the ranking scale, moved up from the lowest position (20) in last June’s scorecard to #13 now. Trader Joe’s again came in at #17, the worst ranking of the national supermarket chains surveyed. Three regional chains ranked at the bottom. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/four-u-s-supermarkets-receive http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/washington-in-response-to-the In response to the rumored deal of principles for the Auto Industry Bailout, Greenpeace USA Global Warming Campaign Director Steven Biel released the following statement: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/washington-in-response-to-the http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/americans-tell-the-world-we While international governments meet to decide the fate of the planet’s health at the United Nation’s climate talks in Poznan, Poland this week, Greenpeace today gathered with hundreds of students, workers, families, concerned citizens all, to tell the world America is ready to fight global warming. The event is part of an international day of action with communities across the country and around the world urging their leaders to take immediate action to stop global warming. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:22:55 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/americans-tell-the-world-we http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/university-of-florida-removes The University of Florida recently removed Kleenex brand tissues in campus stores Graham Oasis and Beaty Market, a move supported by students and Greenpeace. The university decided to remove Kleenex brand tissues, produced by tissue giant Kimberly-Clark (K-C), because they are made with virgin fiber, much of which is sourced from the North American Boreal forest--one of our last remaining ancient forests. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:50:21 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/university-of-florida-removes http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/amazon-deforestation-rises-aga Just days before UN climate talks begin in Poznan, Poland, the Brazilian government released new figures for Amazon deforestation between August 2007 and July 2008. After three years of decline, almost 3 million (2,957,356) acres were destroyed – a increase of 3.8% compared to the previous year. The new figures were announced today by the National Institute of Space Research (INPE). Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/amazon-deforestation-rises-aga http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/overfishing-of-pollock-risks-c Starting Tuesday, Greenpeace will air television ads in Alaska and Seattle calling for the end of overfishing in Alaska's pollock fishery the world's largest food fishery. Both broadcast and cable outlets are included in the ad buy. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/overfishing-of-pollock-risks-c http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/decision-pushes-bluefin-tuna-t Marrakech, Morocco — The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) has decided to allow the massive overfishing of endangered bluefin tuna, putting the species at imminent risk of collapse and commercial extinction. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/decision-pushes-bluefin-tuna-t http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/greenpeace-s-tenth-guide-to-gr The latest Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics reveals that in spite of green marketing, most consumer electronics companies are not adequately responding to the global warming crisis. Since the first publication of the quarterly guide in August 2006, companies have gradually improved their performance on toxic chemicals and e-waste issues; however, only a minority are leading on energy and climate change. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/greenpeace-s-tenth-guide-to-gr http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/greenpeace-applauds-appointmen WASHINGTON—In response to the appointment of Representative Henry Waxman as Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Greenpeace Deputy Campaign Director Carroll Muffett released the following statement: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:15:41 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/greenpeace-applauds-appointmen http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/briefing-saving-the-economy-b The financial crisis and prospect of global recession has created an unexpected opportunity to take dramatic action on behalf of the planet. It has become clear that governments will need to intervene in their economies on an unprecedented scale, and many are now considering stimulating growth with massive investment programs. However, it must be recognized that such large-scale intervention will not succeed unless we also protect the environmental capitol that underpins our economic health. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/briefing-saving-the-economy-b http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/greenpeace-america-is-back Statement of John Passacantando, Executive Director, Greenpeace USA on the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/greenpeace-america-is-back http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/greenpeace-showcases-the-solut Greenpeace this morning launched its Forests for Climate initiative, the pioneering solution to reduce deforestation, tackle climate change, preserve global biodiversity and protect the livelihoods of millions of forest dependent people. Forests for Climate (FFC) is Greenpeace’s landmark proposal for an international mechanism to fund sustainable and lasting reductions of emissions from tropical deforestation in participating countries in order to meet commitments for the second phase of the Kyoto Protocol. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/greenpeace-showcases-the-solut http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/john-passacantando-steps-down Greenpeace USA Executive Director John Passacantando, who has led one of America’s best known environmental groups for eight years, said he will leave Greenpeace at the end of 2008, Greenpeace announced today. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/john-passacantando-steps-down