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Activism

Greenpeace’s greatest hits: 50 years of working with music’s biggest icons

Greenpeace UK plays the hits! From Joni Mitchell in 1970 to an online festival featuring Arlo Parks in 2020, and many more in between.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson September 24, 2021

General

What is a dugong? Check out these beautiful drawings of this hard-to-spot ocean creature

Illustrators have been drawing dugongs for Greenpeace as part of a global effort to protect their ocean home.

by Indi Heath April 29, 2021

Air pollution

2020: the year in pictures

12 iconic photos from a year of disruptions - and the struggle to protect our future

by Angela Glienicke December 18, 2020

Air pollution

Parliament asked ordinary people what the UK should do about climate change – here’s what they said

After months of learning and debate, the ‘citizens’ assembly’ on climate change has said how the UK should play its part to tackle the problem. The results might come as a surprise.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson September 22, 2020

A worker stands at the top of a giant mound of plastic waste

General

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.

by Jack Bullett September 1, 2020

Giant black lives matter banner with a crowd of protestors in the background

Environmental justice

Greenpeace UK’s commitment to tackling systemic racism

As an organisation and as individuals, we at Greenpeace UK are committed to dismantling systemic racism, creating a community of allies and empowering people of colour. Today we’re making four commitments to improve the way we work on these issues.

by John Sauven, Meena Rajput June 12, 2020

General

Is chlorine-washed chicken coming to the UK?

Trump’s trade team wants to force the UK to accept poorly-produced chicken washed in chlorine as part of a post-Brexit trade deal. Here’s what you need to know.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson June 12, 2020

General

The great indoors: 50+ green-themed books, films and shows to enjoy in lockdown

Staying safe at home during the Covid-19 lockdown? Here's a crowdsourced array of environment-themed books, films, TV shows, podcasts and other curious pursuits to keep you going during the long evenings and weekends.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson May 7, 2020

General

30+ ways to green your home

Many of us will be spending a lot more time at home these days due to the Covid-19 measures. Here are over 30 crowdsourced tips on greening your home.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson April 9, 2020

Air travel

The airlines industry wants a government bailout. Here’s what needs to happen

As the global health crisis unfolds, airlines have been hit hard. But why are airlines queueing up for a government bailout? Strong links with ministers might tempt the chancellor to dish out public cash to save these corporations – when a real Covid-19 recovery plan would prioritise people and planet instead.

by Samantha Wockner April 3, 2020