Archive forJanuary, 2009

The strange story of a mothballed nuclear plant, a dormant volcano, and misguided congressmen

Something strange happened during the Christmas holidays of 2008 in the Philippines. Instead of celebrating the enactment of the Renewable Energy Law, a baffling report was published in the local newspapers. Read more

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Nuclear myths used to hurry BNPP operation

Greenpeace today warned that Congress is off to speed up the passage of the Bataan Nuclear Plant revival bill regardless of serious social and environmental costs, and are using myths and abusing scientific data to support their bid. Click here to read more

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‘Executive Order 774 ridiculous and confused’

Yesterday, Malacañang announced that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has issued Executive Order 774 which reorganizes the Presidential Task Force on Climate Change which she now heads. Click here to read Greenpeace’s Statement on Executive Order 774

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Legislators should stop abetting ‘nuclear madness’ time and money better spent on renewables

Greenpeace called on Filipino legislators to stop abetting ‘nuclear madness,’ and denounced moves by congress representatives pushing for re-commissioning of the controversial Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). Click here to read more

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Thailand’s rice in Guinness World Records

Greenpeace unveiled the Guinness World Record certifying Thailand as the largest exporter of rice in the world. Greenpeace nominated Thailand for this prestigious record to generate greater pride about Thai rice and raise people’s awareness on the need to protect it from the dangers of genetic contamination.

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No Forests for Elections – Stop Deforestation

Greenpeace today called upon Indonesia’s election committee, Komisi Pemiihan Umum (KPU), to investigate the funding of all political parties in the run up to the 2009 Presidential and legislative elections. Click here to read more

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We’re Taking It To The Streets!

Greenpeace is running an innovative fundraising program in the Philippines which gives you an opportunity to join us in the frontline.

As an international environmental organization which does not solicit corporate or government donations, we need the support of individuals like you who want to help save our planet.


And what better way to meet new supporters than by speaking with them directly, on the street, in a park, inside the mall, or at a concert or event? Greenpeace is committed to putting as much of your donation to work on our campaigns as possible.

Sign up Now! Catch us in these venues this January:

  • Robinsons Pioneer (Robinsons Forum)
  • LRT-Gateway Station
  • Quezon City Hall

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Greenpeace statement on the construction of the San Mateo landfill

Hundreds of bikers representing civil society and environmental groups staged a 9 kilometer bike rally from Maarat Road in San Mateo to the Nuestra Senora de Aransasu Church to call on the Rizal Provincial Government to halt the construction of a dumpsite in Barangays Maly and Guinayang in San Mateo, Rizal.

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