Tag «overfishing»

Major Changes Needed For Coral Reef Survival : Carnegie

Washington, D.C.—To prevent coral reefs around the world from dying off, deep cuts in carbon dioxide emissions are required, says a new study from Carnegie’s Katharine Ricke and Ken Caldeira. They find that all existing coral reefs will be engulfed in inhospitable ocean chemistry conditions by the end of the century if civilization continues along …

Indonesian President meets Greenpeace leader on the Rainbow Warrior: welcomes legacy of environmental protection

Jakarta, 7 June 2013 – Greenpeace International Executive Director Kumi Naidoo met with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on board the Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior, in Jakarta today, to express Greenpeace’s support for the President’s legacy of protecting the nation’s biodiversity. “I am pleased to meet with my friend Kumi Naidoo from Greenpeace. I …

Greenpeace ship begins first Indonesian tour since being deported

Jayapura, 9 May 2013 – The Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior, arrived in Jayapura, Indonesia today to document one of the world’s most biodiverse – and threatened –  environments,  just three years after the Indonesian navy escorted the vessel out of its territorial waters in October 2010. “The Rainbow Warrior is here to raise awareness of Indonesia’s …