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People on a march hold a giant banner that says we are climate voters

Activism

Three lessons for Labour from the Gorton and Denton by-election

Labour just lost a safe seat to a Green Party candidate who won on climate, nature, and economic justice. The message is clear: billionaire-backed climate denial has a ceiling, and voters want bolder politics.

by Ami McCarthy March 2, 2026

Three Greenpeace crew members in red drysuits and yellow helmets ride a fast-moving inflatable boat across choppy seas, heading towards an offshore wind farm with multiple wind turbines visible on the horizon.

Climate change

Powering Britain’s future: Greenpeace’s battle for offshore wind

It's been 25 years since the UK's first offshore wind turbine spun into life, and today it's the backbone of our energy system. But this success story wasn't inevitable – and the fight goes on.

by Doug Parr December 8, 2025

Activists on Boat alongside BP Oil Rig in the North Sea

Activism

A historic victory: the end of new oil and gas exploration in the UK

No more hunting for fossil fuels we can't afford to burn. Britain has banned new North Sea exploration licences, becoming the largest economy to turn away from oil and gas.

by Greenpeace UK December 7, 2025

Arctic

The fight that can’t stop for Christmas

This year Greenpeace is launching its first-ever Christmas appeal – because the destruction of our planet won’t be taking a break.

by Greenpeace UK November 24, 2025

Workers hanging from ropes inspect a wind turbine blade high in the air. A just transition should help workers find jobs in emerging green industries.

Climate change

How to not mess up the UK’s next climate plan

The UK’s climate plan is due—and this time it has to deliver. From fixing electricity prices to making clean tech easy, here’s what needs to happen to cut emissions and improve everyday life.

by Doug Parr October 27, 2025

Activists stand on a platform halfway up a huge metal chimney.

Climate change

Greenpeace power station protest: what you need to know

Activists climbed the chimney stacks at England’s largest gas power station to let the country know that we’re all being ripped off by expensive gas power.

by Greenpeace UK September 22, 2025

Oil and gas

Should we blame oil companies for the climate crisis?

Fossil fuel giants like Shell aren’t just selling oil and gas – they’re rigging the system to keep us stuck in the past.

by Greenpeace UK September 8, 2025

Fake blood stains a giant white fabric backdrop attached to an offshore platform in a calm ocean.

Activism

Anish Kapoor protest art at Shell’s North Sea platform: what you need to know

Greenpeace activists installed a haunting new artwork created by legendary artist, Anish Kapoor onto an active Shell platform in the remote North Sea.

by Greenpeace UK August 14, 2025

Nature and wildlife

Arctic Fox facts: 8 fascinating things to know

Learn fascinating arctic fox facts and about their amazing adaptations that help them survive in one of the coldest places on the planet.

by Greenpeace UK July 16, 2025

Activism

One year of Labour: what has Keir Starmer’s government achieved so far?

A first-year report card for the UK government.

by Greenpeace UK July 3, 2025