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In this issue
Shock and Awe in the AmazonGreenpeace photographer Daniel Beltrá has won the Global Vision Award from Pictures of the Year International. To watch a short film and hear Daniel Beltrá break down his Amazon photo series, 'Shock and Awe', click here. 
Mark your calendars, cut the lights and find out more about how you can participate in the first international Earth Hour on March 29th. 
Greenpeace ED tells us what's reasonableGreenpeace Executive Director Bruce Cox asks us to rethink the word 'reasonable' when it comes to how we treat the planet. To see video of his speech, 'Rebranding Reasonable', click here. 
In the next ten seconds, you can help protect ancient forests, stop climate change and safeguard the planet's oceans. How? By clicking here and renewing your Greenpeace membership for 2008. That's a lot to accomplish without getting up from your desk. Want to get even more involved with Greenpeace? Click here for volunteer opportunities and here to take cyberaction for the planet.
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Your guide to greener electronics
Ever asked yourself where iPods go to die? Ever wondered what lurks at the heart of your cellphone? Now, with Greenpeace's guide to greener electronics, you can find out. Check out our sixth and latest ranking of the world's leading electronics manufacturers.
Your chance to take action on uranium mining
Robert Lovelace, an Ardoch Algonquin First Nation leader, is currently serving a six-month jail sentence in Lindsay, Ontario. Chief Paula Sherman of the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation faced the same sentence and was forced to pay a $15,000 fine. Why? They were protesting uranium exploration on their traditional lands. Greenpeace is asking for a moratorium on uranium mining in Ontario. We are also demanding that the government of Ontario undertake the fair and meaningful consultation with First Nations that is required under the constitution.
Your solutions for the Paradise Forests
With your help, Greenpeace participated in the development of an innovative eco-forestry project in Papua New Guinea's Paradise Forests. In February, the first shipment of eco-timber from Papua New Guinea reached Australia, demonstrating that there are real solutions for ancient forests.
Find out more about how you're helping to build solutions for ancient forests.
Why the tar sands don't rock
Greenpeace tar sands campaigner Mike Hudema has been making the case far and wide for an end to tar sands development. Recently, he appeared on Much Music to sound off on the Northern Alberta development that is Canada's fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions. To see Mike Hudema on Much Music talking tar sands, click here.
To read a Greenpeace fact sheet on tar sands, click here.
Greenpeace's GE-free day
Greenpeace staged British Columbia's first annual 'GE-free' day to draw attention to the province's continued refusal to label genetically engineered (GE) foods. While British Columbians have shown strong support for GE labelling - and the province's own Provincial Officer of Health has warned against the risks of GE - BC Premier Gordon Campbell refuses to label GE food.
The top five things to avoid on your next shopping trip
At Greenpeace, we contend that that living green requires a great deal of thought, nuance and study. Environmental issues are complex and, generally speaking, there are no easy answers. We also admit that sometimes it's nice to have a (by no means exhaustive) list. So here you go: stay away from these five things, and you'll be a long way towards living green. No research required.
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