Greenpeace USA
Greenpeace is the largest independent direct-action environmental organization in the world. We do not take money from government or corporations. Our only bottom line is a green and peaceful future.
The cloud—the place where our e-mails, pictures and music are stored and shared—is growing fast. And right now, companies like Apple, Microsoft and Amazon power the cloud, and the data centers that host it, with coal.
It’s time Apple, Microsoft and Amazon make the switch to renewable energy like wind and solar.
That’s John Watson, Chevron CEO, offering an absurd excuse I came up with for him to explain why his company consistently puts profits ahead of people and planet.
An $18 billion judgment against Chevron was upheld by an appeals court in Ecuador yesterday. Chevron’s guilt in Ecuador is so blatant, it’s no wonder the company’s excuses for its refusal to take responsibility have become increasingly absurd.So far, Chevron spokespeople have claimed everything from “Oil isn’t toxic” to “Just because we bought Texaco in 2001 doesn’t mean we have to clean up its mess” to “I have make-up on and there’s naturally occurring oil on my face, that doesn’t mean I’m going to get sick.” Seriously. That’s how callous these people are, and how stupid they think we are.
It’s obvious Chevron’s spokespeople can’t possibly justify their refusal to clean up Ecuador. So I created a little meme generator-type tool so that we can all suggest absurd new talking points for them. Go here if you want to help Chevron out with a new excuse.
"Greenpeace says it has uncovered evidence of JBS breaking its 2009 commitment on responsible cattle sourcing. The agreement signed by JBS commits it to avoid buying cattle from properties that have been blacklisted by the Labor Ministry, embargoed by Brazil’s environmental protection agency IBAMA, or are situated within indigenous territories. Greenpeace says the discovery “demonstrates weaknesses in the supply chain for responsible leather and meat products."
— World’s largest beef company breaks commitment on avoiding Amazon deforestation (via stopkillingourworld)
