enviornmental activism

New Green Party formed in Japan

September 25, 2012 dadoonan Comments 4 comments

Group seeks to reflect anti-nuclear, environmental, pro-democracy movements By Mike Feinstein, member, GPUS International Committee In the aftermath of the nuclear meltdown catastrophe at Fukushima, a new Green Party has arisen in Japan. Hoping to harness record public opposition to nuclear power, over 400 concerned Japanese citizens, and anti-nuclear and environmental groups gathered in Tokyo on July 28th to launch Midori no Tou (Greens Japan). The new party plans to field candidates in the Upper House (House of Councilors) election…

The Popular Party Among Soon-To-Be Voters

March 22, 2008 admin Comments 0 Comment

L.A. Greens Wow Thousands at Youth Environmental Conference Lisa Taylor, L.A. Greens The flyer handed out by the Los Angeles Greens was popular with the thousands of young people attending the conference on climate change. Kids immediately put the buttons on their hats and stickers on their folders. It was energizing seeing all the interest! The Green Party gained considerable exposure and recognition at a gathering for kids. The turnout was tremendous at the Los Angeles Environmental Youth Conference on…