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Anti-whaling leader on Interpol wanted list

Posted by ep-admin on Thursday, 24 June 2010 in Environmental Heroes

TOKYO — Interpol this week placed the head of US-based anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd on an international wanted list at Japan's request, authorities in Tokyo said Friday. The Japan Coastguard was informed by Interpol Thursday about the listing of Canadian Paul Watson, 59, for allegedly conspiring...

Anti whaling leader on Interpol wanted list

Jacques Cousteau's 100th birthday launches year long celebration

Posted by plantitfilm on Friday, 11 June 2010 in Environmental Heroes

Today marks the 100th birthday of Jacques-Yves Cousteau. The Cousteau Society will commemorate the centennial of his birth with a year-long celebration in Paris, as well as various events planned around the world. The Society is currently accepting proposals for other officially sanctioned ...

Ex-rangers ride to the rescue of the world's national parks

Posted by davebishop on Wednesday, 09 June 2010 in Environmental Heroes

Baoshan, China — On Sept. 30, 2009, Anne Castellina fielded an e-mail from Doug Morris, a fellow US National Park Service retiree. Did the former Alaska park superintendent, Mr. Morris wondered, feel like flying to China in November as a volunteer consultant? "Sure," Ms. Castellina said. ...

NWEI Makes it to the Final Round...

Posted by ep-admin on Wednesday, 23 September 2009 in Environmental Heroes

The Northwest Earth Institute is a contender in the Tom's of Maine Community Projects contest. From over 2,000 entries 50 finalists have been selected and a public vote will select the winners. Read more about the details here, and vote early & often for the Northwest Earth Institute's project....

My Home Town First to Ban Plastic Bags!

Posted by ekeith on Tuesday, 28 July 2009 in Environmental Heroes

An article in the Seattle Times about my home town of Edmonds. Which is the first city in Washington State to ban plastic bags. Way to go Edmonds! Link: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009555416_bagban29m.html?cmpid=2727 Edmonds has become the first city in the state to ban plastic...

Wyclef Jean - Accepting Donations for Hurricane Haiti!

Posted by ep-admin on Tuesday, 02 December 2008 in Environmental Heroes

Collecting donations to save the Haitians of Hurricane Haiti. Storms in Haiti! Yéle Haiti is a non-political movement founded by musician, producer and Goodwill Ambassador for Haiti. Yéle provides both resources and inspiration to help change the country. The projects are designed to make a differ...

US Congress Gets Mercury Policy Right

Posted by ep-admin on Sunday, 28 September 2008 in Environmental Heroes

Good news on the environment re US Congressional actions and Pres Bush is a rare thing, but under bi-partisan leadership with Mr Bush expected to sign, new legislation would ban in 2013 and the Energy Dept would be required to store mercury toxic stockpiles permanently instead of dumping it on the w...

People who inspire me

Posted by ep-admin on Wednesday, 10 September 2008 in Environmental Heroes

I want to share with Earth Protect users a list of people and their publications who have inspired me through the years. This is only a partial list - these are the books that I live with, and visit again and again. Every time I pick up one of these old friends, I find a new angle to marvel about a...

Pete Bethune and Earthrace

Posted by ep-admin on Thursday, 07 August 2008 in Environmental Heroes

I believe that bio-diesel is the transportation fuel of the future. So does Pete Bethune and he has done something amazing to prove it to the world. If you don't already know who he is or what he has done then you should visit his website at www.earthrace.net. Pete is one of my heroes.

Earth Protect Wants Partners

Posted by ep-admin on Wednesday, 11 June 2008 in Environmental Heroes

We seek to support and increase the reach of environmental groups to help them achieve their missions. Earth Protect’s network of participating nonprofit environmental organizations which we hope you will choose to join will have at no cost: help in telling your story, gaining donations, advocat...

Sidney Poitier Expresses Concern for Planet

Posted by ep-admin on Wednesday, 11 June 2008 in Environmental Heroes

Veteran actor, Sidney Poitier, now nearing 80 has recently released a book "Life Beyond Measure" which includes a chapter on "The World I Leave Behind." The book is written as letters to his newly born Great Grand-daughter Ayele and he expresses his concern for the planet. "We are all obliged to do...

Business Leaders that Inspire

Posted by ep-admin on Monday, 26 May 2008 in Environmental Heroes

In Tom Brokaw's book, "Boom", he tells stories about leaders of the 60's that inspire through their business success and their contribution to a sustainable environment. Two people that impressed me are Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins. Yvon is the founder and owner of Patagonia, the outdoor clothi...

Business Leaders that Inspire

Posted by ep-admin on Sunday, 25 May 2008 in Environmental Heroes

In Tom Brokaw's book, "Boom", he tells stories about leaders of the 60's that inspire through their business success and their contribution to a sustainable environment. Two people that impressed me are Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins. Yvon is the founder and owner of Patagonia, the outdoor clothi...