Greenpeace

Problems with the relatives

Thu, 03 May 2012 03:55:00 +0200

Brinjal (also called eggplant or talong) is a popular vegetable in South and Southeast Asia. However, the cultivation of genetically engineered (GE), also called genetically modified, or GM) Bt brinjal poses risks to the environment and possibly to human health. The occurrence of wild, weedy and also cultivated relatives presents a likelihood that the GE Bt gene will spread to these relatives but, so far, this has largely been overlooked in the risk assessments for the GE Bt brinjal.

Genetically engineered Bt brinjal and the implications for plant biodiversity - revisited

Thu, 03 May 2012 03:30:00 +0200

Concerns over the commercial release of genetically modified (GM), Bt brinjal, also called aubergine or talong, relate to biosafety. One major concern is the potential for transgene flow from Bt brinjal to wild, weedy and cultivated relatives. As a consequence, selective advantage gained by the Bt pest resistance gene could enable these relatives to become aggressive weeds. The potential for disruption of ecological balance and plant biodiversity is therefore considerable.

I love my food GMO-free!

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:54:00 +0200

Help us campaign for agriculture that is good for the planet and people. Healthy food grown with the environment — not against it. Farming that helps cope with climate change. Tweet for sustainable agriculture!

Dirty Laundry Reloaded into your washing-machine

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:10:00 +0100

Global fashion brands are turning us into unwitting polluters. This is what we discovered in our latest research conducted on clothing and sportswear produced by big companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ralph Lauren and G-Star.

Annual Pi Sigma Fraternity Baguio-wide Open Debate Tournament co -presented by Greenpeace

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:11:00 +0100

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9th Annual Baguio-wide Open Debate Tournament organized by Pi Sigma Fraternity co -presented by Greenpeace Philippines tackles current environment issues including the balling of pine trees by SM Baguio, reforestation, soil erosion, mining, etc.

Take action online

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:21:00 +0100

Help us grow our network of people willing to take action for the environment. Tweet, blog, or feature our content on Facebook. Send action e-mails to your friends. Sign petitions or write a letter to politicians or companies that harm the environment.

Greenpeace Water Patrol blocks Marikina River toxic outflow pipe

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:47:00 +0100

Greenpeace’s Water Patrol sealed off a discharge pipe emanating from the Unilever-RFM compound in Pasig City that has been identified in a report, released today, to be discharging various toxic and persistent organic chemicals. Murky discharge from the pipe directly flows into the Marikina River and onwards to Laguna Lake.

Laguna Lake, The Philippines: Industrial Contamination Hotspots

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:17:00 +0100

Contamination of natural water resources by discharges from the industrial sector in the Philippines continues to be a significant problem. In 2007, Greenpeace launched the Water Patrol to document the impact of water pollution on local communities in the Philippines. Within the framework of this project, several industrial sites located around Laguna Lake were visited in July 2010. During these visits, samples of wastewater discharges into creeks and tributaries of Laguna Lake and corresponding sediment or soil samples were collected. The sites which were chosen for investigation in this study were those accommodating potentially polluting facilities in the area.

Tweet for the oceans

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0100

Our oceans are a truly wonderful place - here are a few random facts you may or may not know about them...

Victory! Facebook 'friends' renewable energy

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0100

After 20 months of mobilising, agitating and negotiating to green Facebook, the Internet giant has today announced its goal to run on clean, renewable energy. More than 700,000 people from all over the world joined to make this victory possible!