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Activism

What simple actions can people take to reduce their carbon footprints?

It's a tempting question, but it might not be the right one. Here's what we should ask instead.

by Jeremy Williams June 8, 2023

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Activism

Why I’m here: four disabled female voices on their place within the environmental movement

“People in power will justify exclusion by saying ‘you can't please everyone.’ Never accept that.”

by Melissa Parker May 31, 2023

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Activism

Warm This Winter: What it’s like to lobby your MP for cheaper, greener energy

Communities across the UK came together to demand their MPs tackle soaring energy bills. They urged them to pledge support for insulation and renewable energy. Here’s what it’s like to…

by Aishwarya Harsure May 30, 2023

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Activism

The Big One showed the power of ‘friendly protest’ – and its limitations

Extinction Rebellion’s The Big One showed that mass, peaceful protest is fun – and fundamental – in the fight against climate change. But will it ever be enough?

by Tally Richmond May 10, 2023

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Climate change

Why the green movement can’t turn its back on refugees

The climate crisis is set to make huge parts of the world near-impossible to live in, while the government ramps up hostility towards refugees. We need to stand up for…

by Sandra Ata May 4, 2023

Plastic

Global Plastics Treaty: what you need to know

Your guide to the deal that could end plastic pollution for good

by Florence Stuart-Leach April 25, 2023

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Environmental justice

Fashion greenwash: how companies are hiding the true environmental costs of fast fashion

10 years on from the Rana Plaza disaster, major fashion labels are using false green claims to conceal their destructive business model. Can big-brand fast fashion really be as sustainable…

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson April 24, 2023

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Deep sea mining

Discover the mysterious creatures of the deep sea

The deep sea is home to many weird and wonderful creatures, with many species yet to be discovered. But they're under threat from plans for deep sea mining.

by Angela Glienicke April 5, 2023

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Air pollution

How Greenpeace campaigns in China

Greenpeace has been campaigning on the world’s most important national energy transition for two decades. And they’re getting results. How do they do it? Greenpeace’s Chief China Representative Yuan Ying…

by Yuan Ying April 4, 2023

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Activism

Greenpeace Community Gathering: we asked our volunteers what they love about the community – here’s what they said

Greenpeace volunteers from across the UK came together for a weekend to reconnect and work to make our campaigns as strong as possible.

by Darcy Williams April 4, 2023