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Greenpeace talks about renewables on Radio Ujima

Just got back from doing a 30 minute interview with Madeleine on Paulette North's Radio Ujima Outlook programme. Madeline gave a potted summary of the...
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Experiences of a Local Groups Member

I started volunteering for my local Greenpeace group a couple of years ago.  At the time, I had no idea what volunteering locally would mean – all I knew...
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Spirit Bear an ebook to spread knowledge

A pipeline has been proposed to transport Tar Sands oil to the West coast of Canada, where it will be shipped in supertankers to Asian markets. The pipeline...
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Shell In The Tar Sands: a company determined to destroy our planet

It seems that Shell just cannot help themselves from being involved in the most destructive oil exploitation projects in the world.  They were not given...
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Polar Bear Spotted at the Amble Puffin Festival

Early in February we received an invitation to attend the first Amble Puffin Festival, which we attend today (19th May).  It was a wonderful event...
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Our number's up

Recently the membership of our little webgroup nonchalantly strolled past the 100-mark. I was rather pleased by this, given that we've only existed for about...
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Do The Math

On 16th May the campaigning group 350.org encouraged groups around the world to download and watch their video, 'Do The Math'.  Bristol East members...
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May Group Meeting Minutes

Present; Rakesh, Chris, Rosie, Saied Apologies; Ed, Ursula, Charlotte, Mike 1) Summary of activities in April Dip in the Sea raised over £300 thank-you...
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DIY film making...top ten tips

I wrote recently about the GP film skill share I attended, and I am pleased to say that we now have our first film completed. So, if anyone wants to get...
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Cleaner Cars

We have recently taken the names of 20,000 UK campaign supporters to the Transport Minister, Norman Baker MP. A giant banner has also been erected on his...
by Malvern
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What a Difference a Year Makes

This is a blog post has been written by one of my friends highlighting the wanton destruction taking place on our doorsteps. This is what is left of the...
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Which way to the Arctic?

Bear Necessities!

Sustainability centre 12/05/13 South Downs Green Fair A great event, in a great space, with so many positive people. The annual Southdowns Green Fair held at...
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The Return to Surrey Docks Farm

As you may remember, back in December Southwark Greenpeace ran a stall at Surrey Docks City Farm’s christmas fair, and had a really good time doing so. The...
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Southwest London network: what have we been up to? A newcomer’s perspective

By Anna Butler Ok the Southwest London network described in three words: friendly, welcoming and international. As a recent recruit to the Southwest London...
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Canterbury Eco Fest

Thanks

Thanks to all who came along to help at the Eco Fest. Special thanks to Ray Fielder for the fantastic music. Our fundraising team got 16 sign ups which is...
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A Little Action...

John was at this little event yesterday. Read more details here. http://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/local/lewes-mp-norman-baker-hits-bac.... Climate Change -...
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May Get Together notes

We had a good get together at Wharf Chambers last night with Carla, Trevor, Rebecca, Alan, Sam, Jenny, Noemi, Barbara, Matt and Joe, with a welcome to newbie...
by Leeds
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Major Supermarket Chains Follow GM Pied Piper (Update: March against Monsanto)

M&S, Co-op and Sainsbury's say chickens will be fed on GM soya. This is the headline the Guardian carried recently. The big surprise here is the...
by Glasgow
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Our Arctic friends visit Kingston's May Merrie

On 6th May two special visitors were seen greeting children and adults in Kingston's Memorial Gardens: our Polar Bear and his friend the Arctic Fox. As is...
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Frank & Go

Flaring-More bad news when it comes to fracking...

The UK's two largest Fracking companies have admitted they plan to burn some of the gas they extract as part of the process of drilling for oil and gas,...
by Cardiff
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