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Reports on the quandary of scientist in advising enviromental policies from the articles in NewScientist by Mary Midgley, Brian Wynne and Sue Mayer. Conflict between `scientism' and `narrow reductionism'; Comments on the `precautionary principles' as central doctrines of `green science'; Role of legislators; Case of Greenpeace; Relationship between environmentalists and politicians; `Polluter pays'principle.

The article focuses on an environmental conference. Oil both depletes and pollutes, environmentalists have begun to focus on the car as villain. In Los Angeles, the amount of fuel burned annually by cars idling in traffic equals seventy times that spilled by the Exxon Valdez, Greenpeace noted. "Car Sick," it called an article on this issue. "Cars Are Evil" the Conservation Law Foundation reiterated in the title of its lunchtime seminars, offering statistics on the damage done by the automania of 5% percent of the world's population.

The article presents information on several organizations sponsored by printing and graphic design companies that are involved in philanthropy. Greenpeace International seeks solutions to environmental problems. Doctors Without Borders is an international humanitarian organization that brings medical care to people in crisis situations brought on by epidemics, armed conflict, malnutrition, and natural disasters. Amnesty International is a worldwide movement that campaigns for human rights.

The article focuses on the environmental issues concerning the computer companies and discusses ways toward a more energy-efficient computer use. It particularly examines the eco-friendly attributes of the products of Apple Inc. It states that because of an accusation by Greenpeace International against the computer giant, Apple has increased its campaign for environmental-friendly technologies. However, despite the corporation's campaigns and announcements for green movement, low grades for transparency are still seen because of the scant details they provide to the public. Environmentalists contend that they had chosen Apple as target not because of its policies, but because it has the majority of customers in the market.

The article profiles television personalities, students and activists involved with environmental protection. Matt Young, a television presenter for the National Geographic Channel, helps to develop stories about climate change for the channel's programs. Daniel Eberhard, assistant communications officer for Greenpeace, delivers the organization's messages to the media.

Reports on the strategies of environmental protection organization, Greenpeace to protect rain forests in the Amazon. Monitor of the activities of logging companies; Allocation of areas for timber harvest; Completion of the formal demarcation of lands belonging to the Deni Indians.

Reports on the journey of a group of Greenpeace activists to BP Amoco PLC's Northstar construction site off the coast of Alaska as part of the organization's campaign against global warming. Weather conditions; Hazards faced by the activists; Encounters with BP Amoco's security personnel and Alaska state troopers. INSET: Opposing Northstar: From the Ice to Investments..

A case filed in San Francisco, California, with the Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and the cities of Boulder, Colorado, and Oakland, California, as plaintiffs, seeks to force two government agencies to assess the total impact on climate of the projects they finance. Litigation may soon be the weapon of choice for those concerned about human-induced global warming. In the San Francisco case, the plaintiffs charge that the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (ExIm) have provided $32 billion in loans, insurance and loan guarantees for oil pipelines, oil drilling and other fossil-fuel endeavors that will ultimately result in the emission of 32 billion tons of carbon dioxide over the life of the projects. The lawsuit does not attempt to cancel ongoing projects but asks only that OPIC and ExIm determine the "cumulative impact" on the climate of every future project. Such a review, asserts Jon Sohn of Friends of the Earth, is required by the National Environmental Policy Act. The plaintiffs are confronted with many hurdles. They will have to demonstrate that they face harm from global warming and, in particular, from the agencies' actions. The cities contend that their water supplies are in jeopardy. Scientific uncertainties over such claims can be partly overcome by aggregating harm done over a large span of space and time, contends David Grossman, a recent graduate of Yale Law School and now a law clerk in Anchorage. In a paper to be published in the 'Columbia Journal of Environmental Law,' Grossman argues that tort litigation over global warming--in which communities or states seek damages from oil companies, electric utilities and automobile manufacturers--is entirely feasible. INSET: WHOSE FAULT IS IT ANYWAY?.

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The article offers world news briefs. The release of "Go Green" record produced by Greenpeace Works and was a highlight at Midi Rock Music Festival in China. Packrac, a vessel headed in Rotterdam had illegal kinds of genetically engineered corn produced by Pioneer/Dow was taken for test by the Greenpeace Biosafety Patrol. Greenpeace and Seventh Generation, lead brand for non-toxic household products, teamed to train students for leadership skills.

The article discusses the divisiveness among both environmentalists and members of the government over the viability of carbon capture and storage (CCS). Comments are included from former director-general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Lord Adair Turner concerning the general assumption that CCS will be available by 2015. The article also mentions a Greenpeace report which spoke against CCS and was supported by many non-profit organizations.

Highlights Greenpeace's history of protecting whales from 1975 to 1999. Launch of a campaign to save whales off the coast of California; Protest action at the International Whaling Commission's annual meeting in 1985; Moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986.

Focuses on developments related to environmental activism in Canada as of January 1999. Reunion of participants in the 1993 civil disobedience campaign at the Clayoquot Sound in British Columbia; Environmental activists' inability to win the support of the working class; Greenpeace's unwillingness to reach out to workers.

Describes the M/V Arctic Sunrise's venture to the North Slope, Alaska to document and battle global climate change. Greenpeace's launching of the expedition as part of the effort to drive home the link between oil and climate change; Glacial retreat and boreal forest insect infestation; Impact of climate change; Group's call for a halt to all new oil exploration in Alaska. INSET: What you can do..

Reveals that environmentalists and scientists are alarmed by plans to enlarge Britain's premier biological research station in Antarctica. Fear of environmental damage from a larger base; Location of the Signy station; Greenpeace's concern over possible damage to mosses and bird nesting sites; The Poles Apart consulting firm from Cambridge, England.

The article discusses the Great Britain's school children program to save natural environment and endanger species of Orangutan organized by the non-governmental environmental organization, Greenpeace International.

The article offers information on the environmental campaigning organisation Greenpeace and grass-roots campaigning through digital communication. Topics include working for the release of 30 activists, who were detained in Russia in 2013 while conducting a peaceful protest in Arctic waters against oil drilling, views of John Sauven, chief executive of Greenpeace UK, on the reach and environmental activism of the organization, building engagement and support online for environmental issues.

The article offers information on the crew of Greenpeace International that sailed into a nuclear test zone in the U.S. to prevent the destruction of Amchitka Island in Alaska on September 15, 1971.

The article discusses the campaign of various environmental groups, such as Greenpeace International and First Nations, to protect the Great Bear Rainforest which spans 25, 000 miles of British Columbia coastline. It mentions the 10th anniversary of The Great Rainbear Forest Framework Agreement which was announced on April 4, 2011. It says that the framework agreement serves as a model for global forest conservation.

The article focuses on a major campaign carried out by Greenpeace International against the largest palm oil producer in Indonesia, Sinar Mas' Golden Agri Resources (GAR), aimed at opposing the expansion of palm oil plantations in the country. The campaign influenced GAR to develop a plan to protect forests and carbon-rich peatlands affected by their operations. The company's game-changing decision indicated a critical milestone for the environmental group's effort to attain zero deforestation in that country by 2015.

The article focuses on the release of the third edition of the paper entitled "Carting Away the Oceans," by Greenpeace International, regarding sustainability in selling seafood in the U.S. The paper found that half of supermarkets were engaged in improving sustainability of their seafood. It also identified retailers which made no effort to increase sustainability of their operations. It is claimed that Trade Joe's refused to deal with the impact it is inflicting on the oceans.

The article reports on the activities of the Greenpeace International to protect the Paradise Forests of Southeast Asia. The organization took direct action against Unilever for forest destruction for palm oil. The organization has shifted its focus from the largest consumer of palm oil to largest producer of palm oil in Indonesia. The organization has remained locked onto the tanker's anchor chain.

The article discusses the purpose and aim of Greenpeace International which was established through the help of activist and environmental engineer Patrick Moore in the U.S. Moore lead the organization and campaigning around the world against the threat of nuclear war, against he killing of the whales on the high seas and against the discharge of toxic waste into the air and water. Moore said that behavioral and technical aspects could be applied to help protect the environment.

The article offers information on the findings of the StopGreenwash investigation by the organization Greenpeace. An investigation of the non-profit organization American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, which is promoting the use of 'clean coal' as the best source of energy, revealed that the non-profit is a subsidiary of the U.S. coal industry and their advertising campaign is an eyewash. It also mentions about the efforts made by the Greenpeace activists towards environmental protection.

The author reflects upon the need to develop a movement to address issues related to global warming. The author mentions about the Hot Seat campaign of the organization Greenpeace that is aiming to convince U.S. politicians to take steps for environmental protection and stresses on the need of a science-based global warming policy. The author also comments on the failure of the Climate Security Act in mitigating the harmful impact of global warming.

The article presents information on various initiatives that have been taken by Apple Inc. for environmental care. After a vocal war between Apple and environmental-activist groups such as Greenpeace International, chief executive Steve Jobs penned an essay on the company's Web site titled "A Greener Apple." In the essay, Jobs touted the fact that Apple had phased out cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors, a major source of lead, and had fully transitioned to liquid crystal displays (LCDs), well before its competitors. It was further noted in the essay that Apple would be transitioning its LCDs from fluorescent to light emitting diode (LED) backlighting, a process that would, among other benefits, eliminate the use of mercury.

The article reports on the unabated plunder over the natural resources of the Republic of Congo, based on the "Carving Up the Congo" report of environmental protection group Greepeace International. It revealed how international logging companies were gaining access to its tropical forest by giving communities nearby only a crate of beer or other commodities. Key information about other findings is presented.