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Giant cranes assemble the tower of a new wind turbine. A dramatic sunny sky and completed turbines can be seen in the background.

Climate change

Labour’s green pledge offers everything voters want. To delay it would be foolish

Swift investment would make any Labour government a climate and economic leader – so why the dithering?

by Rebecca Newsom June 12, 2023

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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

Greenpeace activists on a small boat hold up a stop deep sea mining banner in front of a giant industrial ship

Deep sea mining

WORLD OCEANS DAY: UK’s best-loved actors call on government to halt deep sea mining

Some of the UK’s best-loved film and TV stars have united on World Oceans Day to urge the UK government to stand by its promise to protect the…

by Alison Kirkman 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

Nine people of mixed genders and races stand on grass in front of a tent with a sign next to it showing a bicycle icon. Two at the front hold a yellow sign reading

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

Activism

100 activists detained in Geneva after private jet protest

Over 100 climate activists remain in custody 24 hours after peaceful protest at private jet sales event.

by Graham Thompson May 24, 2023

Water pollution

Water companies apologise – Greenpeace response

Commenting on the apology issued by representatives of England’s water industry for pumping sewage into rivers and seas for years and the announcement of a £10bn investment in infrastructure, Greenpeace UK’s policy…

by Graham Thompson May 18, 2023

Bees

EU exporting over 10,000 tonnes of banned bee-killing pesticides a year, investigation finds

A new investigation has revealed for the first time the full scale of exports of banned neonicotinoid pesticides from Europe

by Kai Tabacek May 17, 2023

Protestors hold a giant banner saying welcome. They also have colourful flags

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

A group of people gathered under a marquee in the sunshine.

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