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Climate change

5 brilliant books for young environmental activists

Young people have been making history by taking part in school strikes to demand action on the crises affecting the environment. Here’s a list of five books that would make…

by Almaz Ohene December 19, 2019

Climate change

5 new year’s resolutions to future-proof your 2020 and ring in a green new decade

Ready to make some new year's resolutions? Making better choices and breaking bad habits is especially important for environmentalists in 2020 – the first year of the last decade for…

by Farheen Akhter December 11, 2019

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Climate change

Top tips for lobbying your MP

With the general election rapidly approaching, Greenpeace UK's Political Lobbying Network volunteers are looking forward to working with the new intake of MPs. For International Volunteering Day, member Fi Radford…

by Fi Radford December 4, 2019

A model in a fashionably long grey coat lies on a rock in the middle of a polluted river

Climate change

9 reasons to quit fast fashion

Sales now happen year-round, and they are a fast fashion bonanza. But fast fashion is a shocking contributor to climate change and water pollution – here are nine reasons to…

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson November 29, 2019

Climate change

5 great deals for the planet on Black Friday

Black Friday is one of the biggest sales events of the year. But we are in a climate emergency and it’s not great shopping deals we need – but strong…

by Katie Lester November 28, 2019

Climate change

How 2019 party manifestos measured up on climate change and nature

The next government will be in power during a crucial time when the climate and nature emergencies need to be tackled head-on. Greenpeace policy experts have ranked the party manifestos…

by Jamie Woolley November 28, 2019

Climate change

Heathrow: what does Boris Johnson really think about a third runway?

Boris Johnson once promised he would do everything possible to stop a third runway being built at Heathrow. Lately, he has been less committed, even though expanding airports makes no…

by Paul Morozzo, Philip Evans November 26, 2019

Climate change

3 podcasts for climate activists

The climate fight can feel overwhelming and all-encompassing. Podcasts – immersive audio experiences requiring little effort beyond the simple act of listening – can help.

by Verriin Kaur November 22, 2019

Climate change

Fracking halted in massive climate victory – but it’s not yet completely banned

In a victory for grassroots activists, the government has put a stop to fracking in England following a report concluding that tremors cannot be controlled. While it’s not yet fully…

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson November 5, 2019

A black on white sign reading Polling station, pinned onto a fence

Climate change

5 reasons to vote for climate action in the general election

Although one issue will dominate the upcoming general election, our next government will still need to get to grips with a number of urgent environmental issues. Not least of these…

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson October 30, 2019