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Fake triggers to start real wars
Posted by saunvedan on 4 August 2008.
We're called Greenpeace for a reason. Not only do we defend the natural world but also promote world peace. Hence, the Bush administration is a major cause for concern; it clashes with both of our objectives by trashing the environment and warmongering.
As if the wars on Afghanistan and invasion of Iraq weren't enough, the bloodthirsty US government looks desperate to wage war on Iran - even if that means staging an incident to start it, as you'll see from this video.
Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Seymour Hersh reveals one disturbing proposal, discussed in Vice President Dick Cheney's office, that might make you question the Bush administration's credibility (if you haven't already).
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UK dependence on foreign oil to increase by 800%
Posted by darren on 7 December 2006.
We are all confronted by the reality of climate change, with its threats of economic, social and environmental turmoil. At the same time the world is becoming ever more dependent on oil, worsening this looming crisis. Read more »
Liberian timber trade fuels regional insecurity
Publication Date:
21 Mar 2007Body:
Publication date: April 2003
Summary
As part of its campaign to protect what is left of the worlds ancient forests, Greenpeace is carrying out investigations into companies involved in illegal, destructive and abusive activities and is calling on consumers, trading partners and governments around the world to stop their role in driving this unscrupulous industry.
There is overwhelming evidence that the Liberian backed RUF (Revolutionary United Front) are still operational, nurtured by Taylor and his primary founders -Liberia's logging companies and shipping register. While the logging industry poses a threat to the future of the Liberian forests, both pose a critical risk to national and regional security.