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18 animals that became extinct in the last century

Humans have already driven many plants and animals extinct. Their story is as a stark warning of what species might still be lost. Let's meet 18 animals that went extinct in the last 100 years, and find out what drove them to extinction.

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How supermarkets can halve plastic packaging

Supermarkets are under pressure to reduce plastic, but last year they produced more of it than ever. It doesn’t have to be that way though. Greenpeace has released a plan showing how supermarkets can half their plastic packaging by 2025. Here’s what they need to do.

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How to make a reusable facemask – and why you should

Facemasks are now compulsory in many public places around the UK, and pandemic-related plastic pollution is on the rise. Here are two ways to make your own washable, reusable mask using an upcycled shirt – one without any sewing!

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Watch: the firefighters saving Indonesia’s forests

They destroyed an area of forest twice the size of Paris. Now palm oil company Gama are letting fires rage on their land. Greenpeace's volunteer firefighters are stepping up to stop the fires. Watch the video for the full story.

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Why social justice is key to a green recovery

Politicians and activists around the world have been talking about a green economic recovery from coronavirus. It’s easy to think that this is just about making the economy more climate-friendly, but social justice is a key part of it too. Here’s why.