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Five Reasons Why Volkswagen Won the Greenpeace Toxic Air Award

In the UK, harmful nitrogen dioxide air pollution has broken legal levels every year since 2010, and our toxic air has been described as a public health emergency. The UN itself has said the air in more than 40 UK cities and towns… Read More

Philip Evans - 20th August 2018

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World Orangutan Day – 10 furry facts

Happy World Orangutan Day! Ever wondered where orangutans sleep? Or where their name comes from? Here are 10 fun facts about orangutans that you can impress your friends with: 10) Orangutans only live on two islands – They can be found on the Southeast Asian islands… Read More

Rima Sonigara - 17th August 2018

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Our oceans are finally getting the top-table attention they deserve

Last month, as a result of our campaign, Boris Johnson gave public backing to an Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary. This was a big deal: he was the first Foreign Secretary around the world to vocally support our campaign and commit to prioritise Antarctic protection. Read More

Louisa Casson - 17th August 2018

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Alison from Swansea – Why I’m asking Barclays to stop funding tar sands pipelines

As part of a nationwide push by Greenpeace to put pressure on Barclays to stop funding toxic tar sands pipelines, we set up our table in Swansea town centre outside the bank, complete with replica ATM and its striking Dirty Barclays logo dripping black oil.  … Read More

Greenpeace UK - 16th August 2018

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An Orca mother finally abandons her dead calf that she carried for over two weeks

After 17 heartbreaking days, Tahlequah (J35), the orca mother who captured the world’s attention, has finally stopped carrying her dead calf through the Salish Sea off the Pacific coast of Washington and British Columbia. In response, Greenpeace USA released the following statement calling for greater efforts to protect endangered Southern… Read More

Aakash Naik - 14th August 2018

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