Fw: Will you fight?

 

 

Dear Vikas Thakur, This is turning out to be quite a year. Just half way through and we have four big achievements. This happened because thousands of us signed petitions, sent faxes, made calls, or forwarded mails. These victories are a means to a safe and green planet. If more and more people fight for this planet, saving it would become easier. Can you get more of your friends to strengthen the voice for the planet? http://www.greenpeace.org/india/spread-the-word-sign-up-for-t Here's what we have accomplished so far: Mayapuri Exposé: A surprise check at the scrapyard at Mayapuri in Delhi showed high levels of radiation including two hotspots which registered 5,000 times higher than normal background levels after it was declared safe by the government. We ensured that the government bodies came back and cleaned up the place. Read more » Nestlé Relents: Calls and emails asking Kit Kat makers to give orangutans a break worked. Nestlé announced that it would stop using products that come from rainforest destruction. Read more » E-waste Resolution: After years of persistent campaigning, the government of India finally notified the Draft E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rule, 2010. The rule makes the producer responsible for the entire lifecycle of the electronic product, introduce green electronic products in the market and make E-waste recycling safe. Read more » Brinjal over Bt: Environment minister Jairam Ramesh could not ignore public opinion. He declared an indefinite moratorium on the entry of Bt Brinjal in India. Read more » Get more people to take action for the planet. Click here: http://www.greenpeace.org/india/spread-the-word-sign-up-for-t Thanks a billion! Samit Aich Executive Director Greenpeace India P.S. Want to support our campaigns? We don't take money from any corporation, government or political party! We never have, and we never will. Do help Greenpeace remain fiercely and proudly independent. Click here to chip in. Greenpeace on the web We're also on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube - join our friends list. Why have I received this mail? Either because you signed up as a Greenpeace India cyber-activist or a friend forwarded this mail to you. How do I subscribe? To receive regular updates from Greenpeace India, sign up here. How do I unsubscribe? To stop receiving messages on how you can help the planet click here. How can I help more? You can help by forwarding this message to everyone on your email list. You can also donate to keep us going strong! Where do I send feedback? Please send all feedback to ocampaig@greenpeace.org Greenpeace India, #60 Wellington Street, Richmond Town, Bangalore 560025