Topic: Greenpeace International

Global News Blog Why do lakes in China turn green? Report finds surprising new culprit.

In China, known as the world’s factory, a significant portion of water pollution actually comes from farms, a government report revealed Tuesday.
02/09/2010 10:55 am

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 02/04

Nuclear waste storage in limbo as Obama axes Yucca Mountain funds

Funding for the nuclear waste repository at Nevada's Yucca Mountain was eliminated in the president's budget proposal. Planning begins anew for long-term storage even as Obama urges a nuclear-power expansion.
02/01/2010 06:33 pm

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 01/22

After whale wars, Greenpeace tries quieter tack

Two Greenpeace Japan activists will go to trial Feb. 12 after trying to expose illegal sales of whale meat. In a departure from the confrontational tactics of Sea Shepherd and its "Whale Wars," Greenpeace is trying to quietly convince Japan to end whaling.
01/21/2010 01:18 pm

Global News Blog Whale Wars: The aggressive tactics of Sea Shepherd Paul Watson

A collision Tuesday with a Japanese whalers destroyed a $2 million high-tech speedboat operated by Paul Watson and his anti-whaling outfit, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. It was probably the costliest collision yet for the group. But Watson has a long roster of mishaps at sea.
01/06/2010 04:37 pm

Global News Blog Whale Wars: How was the Sea Shepherd's new ship sunk?

Paul Watson, star of "Whale Wars," and his eco-vigliantes at the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society have been sailing close to the legal wind for some time, harassing Japanese whalers. Wednesday the Sea Shepherd's $2.5 million speedboat Ady Gil was sunk.
01/06/2010 01:53 pm

In Pictures Anti-whaling

Bright Green Global warming skepticism is fueled by public relations, author says

In the book 'Climate Cover-Up: The Crusade to Deny Global Warming,' James Hoggan says the campaign to create skepticism about climate change is 'by far and away the biggest public relations campaign that I've ever seen.'
12/24/2009 10:46 am

In Pictures The Copenhagen Climate Conference

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 12/10

What can Nobel winner and war president Obama say about peace?

President Obama is headed to Oslo to receive his Nobel Peace Prize. It's an awkward moment. Not only is he sending more troops to Afghanistan, but most Americans don’t think he deserves the award, a poll suggests.
12/09/2009 12:00 am

Gallery Disappearing glaciers

Ahead of Copenhagen climate talks, India softens its carbon stance

Just before Copenhagen climate talks open, major greenhouse-gas emitter India said Thursday it would aim to slow the growth of its carbon dioxide emissions over the next decade.
12/06/2009 12:00 am

Global warming: Why public concern declines

On eve of the global warming summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, an informal global survey shows that public interest in the issue is waning. But many people are taking individual steps to curb global warming.
12/06/2009 12:00 am

China under pressure to play key role at Copenhagen climate summit

China, the largest greenhouse-gas emitter, will not take on emissions caps but has announced its first numerical target. The US and EU are likely to push for more at Copenhagen climate summit.
12/04/2009 12:00 am

Global News Blog Ahead of Copenhagen, China sets targets to slow emissions growth

China announced its most specific goals yet for reducing emissions growth, in an opening bid of sorts for Copenhagen climate change talks. It drew mixed reviews.
11/26/2009 12:00 am

Global News Blog Brazil touts drastic decline in Amazon deforestation ahead of Copenhagen

Brazil announced that it had cut the amount of Amazon deforestation in half. It plans voluntary reductions between 38 and 42 percent in carbon emissions at the upcoming Copenhagen climate talks.
11/13/2009 12:00 am

Global News Blog Global warming: Are Britain's TV ads too scary for children?

Britain's 'Bedtime Stories' TV ads aim to make parents feel guilty about the impact of global warming on their children. But critics say that fear tactics don't work.
11/12/2009 12:00 am

Global News Blog Russians to ride a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars

President Dmitry Medvedev says Russia will spend $600 million on a nuclear-powered spacecraft to take men to Mars, and beyond. Is it safe?
10/29/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog South Park puts spotlight on Paul Watson and his "Whale Wars"

Paul Watson, a self-described "Earth Warrior," is set for another round of Whale Wars against the Japanese fleet as South Park takes aim.
10/29/2009 01:00 am

Global warming opens new Arctic shipping lane

Northeast Passage through the Arctic slashes time and money for mariners and could be a boom for Russia. But it raises concerns about ice loss induced by global warming.
10/15/2009 01:00 am

Earth Talk – hybrid engines for boats

The boating industry is making efforts to offer a greener product.
10/14/2009 01:00 am

Tuna’s plight is a problem the world must solve

Too many boats and technology that is too good mean that nations must cooperate to preserve tuna and other fish stocks.
10/06/2009 01:00 am

How Washington lobbyists peddle power

The equivalent of six health-care lobbyists for every member of Congress are registered for this year's biggest political battle.
09/28/2009 01:00 am