Now its getting silly. The American motor industry’s rush to greenwash its products has now even affected the Hummer, with GM announcing yesterday an ethanol-powered version of the military-style vehicle. General Motors kicked off the Detroit motor show by revealing biofuel-propelled prototypes of a Hummer, even though the car does just 16 litres per 100km … Read More
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Oil for Climate Protection?
Well done, Greenpeace Switzerland. The Swiss oil lobby had the cheek to claim in an advert that heating with oil is a contribution to climate protection. They now had their fingers slapped by the Swiss advertising board, which has prohibited the further use of these ads as they are – you guessed it – misleading. … Read More
The Worst EU Lobbying and Greenwash Awards 2007
Its that time of year again â the worst EU Lobbying and Greenwash Awards 2007. Once again oil companies, car companies, and PR companies working on climate change are on the short-list. If you want to vote go here. The âWorst EU Lobbyingâ Award is to be given to the lobbyist, company or lobby group … Read More
Shell Wildlife Exhibition Hit by âSongs of Freedomâ
Poor old Shell. There it goes sponsoring the prestigious BBC âWildlife Photographer of the Yearâ exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London and 15 or so folk turned up and started singing âa new hymn of hope to an oil-free futureâ. The protesters started singing inside the Natural History Museum, gradually being removed by … Read More
Toyota’s Environmental Image Challenged
It may be the automaker that has given us the Prius, but Toyoto is coming under attack from green groups such as the Natural Resources Defense Council, who are challenging Toyota’s opposition to strict fuel economy standards pending in Congress. It is a position the Japanese company shares with General Motors, Ford and Chrysler.
Alaska: BP Begins PR Massive Campaign
BP has started an unprecedented public relations campaign in Alaska, trying to rebuild its battered image after last yearâs oil spills and shutdown in Prudhoe Bay. In recent weeks, the oil giant has held parties, barbecues and picnics around the state touting the 30th anniversary of the Prudhoe Bay field startup on June 20, 1977. … Read More
Awarding Deception on Climate
Will Nicolas Robin of Brussels-based lobbying firm Cabinet Stewart become âEuropean consultant of the yearâ when the winners of the âPublic Affairs News Awardsâ are announced on 5 July? Mr. Robin has been nominated for his work for the International Council for Capital Formation (ICCF), a subsidiary of the American Council for Capital Formation (ACCF).
Shell Accused of âCynicalâ Greenwashing
Oil giant Shell was accused yesterday of “cynical” greenwashing for saying one thing and doing another in the fight against climate change. At a “summit” on the issue organised by the Guardian newspaper in London, Tony Juniper, executive director of Friends of the Earth, accused Shell of sponsoring the event in a bid to align … Read More
NGOs Warn of Climate Dangers – Business Not Bothered Despite Trying to Green its Image
A coalition of relief and development agencies like Christian Aid and Tearfund will warn 600 delegates to the âUN 3rd World Conference on Disaster Reductionâ in Geneva today of the dangers of climate change. The agencies will warn delegates that “unless urgent preventative action is taken by governments, climate change will worsen the impact of … Read More
Formula One Goes Green
Someoneâs taking the proverbial here. This is Greenwash to the extreme. Many people think Formula One is one of the most extravagant and polluting sports there is. Some people would not even call it a sport. Despite its cars doing little more than four miles to the gallon, the Honda Formula One team tried to … Read More