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Greenpeace turns 25

From its humble beginnings in Vancouver, Greenpeace has grown into the world's leading environmental action watchdog. For more than 30 years Greenpeace has battled whaling, nuclear testing and sealing, all in an attempt to protect the planet. But some say their tactics, such as confronting politicians at their private residences, go too far. Are Greenpeace a bunch of misguided liberal intellectuals and publicity-prone protestors? Or are they modern-day eco-heroes?

The world's largest environmental organization turns 25
Medium: Television
Program: Sunday Report
Broadcast Date: Sept. 15, 1996
Guest(s): Jeanne Moffat, Patrick Moore
Host: Wendy Mesley
Reporter: Terry Milewski
Duration: 2:25

Last updated: February 4, 2013

Page consulted on April 2, 2013

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