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An international NGO which campaigns on environmental issues
Environmental group.
an international organization that works for environmental conservation and the preservation of endangered species
an independent campaigning organisation that uses non violent creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and to force solutions essential for a green and peaceful future
A world-renowned environmental foundation which organized the Midnight Oil Concert. Their Vancouver office may be reached at (604)253-7701(voice) or (604)253-0114(fax)
International NGO campaigning on Peace and Environment issues, in the Pacific particularly active on fisheries issues.
Greenpeace is a non-profit organisation, with a presence in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. Founded in Canada in 1971, it relies on contributions from individual supporters and foundation grants. As a global organisation, Greenpeace focuses on the most critical worldwide environmental issues such as: - Oceans and ancient forests protection; - Fossil fuel phase out and the promotion of renewable energies to stop climate change; - Nuclear disarmament and an end to nuclear contamination; - Elimination of toxic chemicals; - Preventing the release of genetically engineered organisms into nature.
Greenpeace is an international environmental organisation founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1971. It is known for its campaigns to stop atmospheric and underground nuclear testing as well as to bring an end to high seas whaling. In later years, the focus of the organisation turned to other environmental issues, including bottom trawling, global warming, ancient forest destruction, nuclear power, and genetic engineering.