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[Tata can save the turtles] TATA NANO, NO! Save the turtles!: In September 2008, after heightened protests and nearly 100,000 dedicated Greenpeace cyberactivists calling on TATA to relocate the port, the TATAs agreed to a dialogue with those opposing the Dhamra port. In the ensuing negotiations, TATA agreed 'in principle' to an independent assessment, yet it continues to build the port, and with every passing day, the turtles' future looks dimmer”¦ That's why Greenpeace and other groups are calling on TATA to immediately halt construction and commission an independent assessment.

[Greenpeace UK blogs] Tata's turtles | Greenpeace UK: In 2007, a study commissioned by Greenpeace and conducted by well known herpetologist Dr S.K. Dutta discovered species on the port site itself which had never before been recorded in Orissa or even from mainland India, highlighting the ecological significance of this region beyond just turtles.

[Intellections of a wandering mind] Yes, We Can!! « Intellections of a wandering mind: While you’ve done everything within your means to stop the port, it’s now time for us to get on with what Greenpeace does best. Over the next few months, we will continue the hard lobbying, the behind-the-scenes work and, when necessary, the direct confrontations that you’ve provided us the legitimacy and credibility to carry out.

[Tata can save the turtles] Greenpeace files legal notice seeking unconditional apology and ...: Greenpeace has been active in Orissa for several years, working to bring about solutions to the conflict between fisheries and turtle protection, protect the rights of the small fisher communities to their dwindling resources, and bring about a vision of sustainable development that does not jeopardize the environmental sustainability of the state, or the livelihoods of those that depend directly on the environment. This work has seen the organization consistently confront powerful adversaries, as it has pressured the state government to take action on various issues, and also opposed some industrial projects, most notably the Dhamra port (promoted by TATA Steel and L&T), for their environmental and livelihood impacts.

[Care2 News Network - Newly Submitted] Take Action: Save Sea Turtles from Extinction - Care2 News Network: I am becoming very wary of greenpeace activities, i guess standalone environmentalist do more constructive work. I saw a videon by Eric Hwak on the conservation of the olive ridley turtle.

[Energy Camp] Energy Camp » Blog Archive » Tata versus the Turtle: More environmental controversy has arisen recently because Tata Group has decided to build what would be one of India’s largest ports at Dhamra less than 15 km from the turtle mass nesting beaches at Gahirmatha, and five kilometers from the Bhitarkanika National Park, India’s second largest mangrove forest and home to the saltwater crocodile.

[Jharkhand Reporter] Jharkhand Reporter - http://reporter.jharkhand.org.in - reporter ...: As far as I know the promoters of the Dhamra port, particularly the Tata group has an abysmal record in CSR and corporate citizenship. This was proved in Kalinganagar and I have no reasonable evidence to support that Bombay House is not repeating its crimes.

[FollowGreen.com] Tata versus the Turtle: It will be fascinating to watch how this plays out - will Tata simply ignore the opposition and steam ahead with their plans to build the giant port or will they take account of the environmental concerns and at the very least halt the construction to allow an independent Environment Impact Analysis take place. Frankly, I’m not hugely optimistic for the turtles.

[Tata can save the turtles] Don't let Tata terminate the turtles. | Tata can save the turtles: In September 2008, after heightened protests and nearly 100,000 dedicated Greenpeace cyberactivists calling on TATA to relocate the port, the TATAs agreed to a dialogue with those opposing the Dhamra port. In the ensuing negotiations, TATA agreed 'in principle' to an independent assessment, yet it continues to build the port, and with every passing day, the turtles' future looks dimmer”¦ That's why Greenpeace and other groups are calling on TATA to immediately halt construction and commission an independent assessment.

[mywords] mywords » Blog Archive » Don't let TATA terminate the Turtles!: Well I wonder what the 1lac plus supporters will have to say to the fact the this there has been a sucessful nesting and that over 1.7lac Turtles have visitied Nasi 1 and Nasi2 Beaches to lay their eggs…. I am sure they will find more escuses to pull TATA down and put a fancy video to garner support

[Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog] Wildlife Blog - Animal Pictures - Videos - Animal News ...: Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, located on the coast of Orissa, India, is the largest of only three nesting areas for Olive Ridley sea turtles, which are considered endangered by the IUCN. It seems like the port is more of a problem to some people than Turtles.

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