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Black and white illustration of a woodland off limits. There are two signs reading “Private woodland” and “Keep out”.

Activism

England’s outdated trespassing laws are harming nature and people

Nearly a century ago, the Kinder Mass Trespass direct action showed us another countryside was possible. Now we must follow in their footsteps for ourselves – and for nature too.

by Jonathan Moses April 22, 2022

Oceans

Greenpeace reaction to the government closing Dogger Bank to bottom trawling

After years of Greenpeace campaigning, the government has finally decided to close the Dogger Bank, along with three other Marine Protected Areas, to destructive bottom trawling.

by James Hanson April 14, 2022

Activists dressed in green boiler suits mop the floor outside Luxembourg’s pension fund. They place yellow hazard A-board floor signs nearby that read “Caution green wash” with a symbol of someone slipping over.

Air pollution

Greenwash: what it is and how not to fall for it

With more of us taking steps to protect the planet, some companies would rather play pretend. Greenwashing lets them boost their sales and public image but continue using environmentally-harmful practices.

by Leah Das April 12, 2022

Two adults, one with a child on their shoulders, walk through a field of sunflowers with wind turbines generating renewable energy in the background.

Climate change

Onshore wind power is hugely popular, and always has been.

Despite their controversial reputation, wind turbines on land are more popular than pizza and Netflix. It’s time to set the record straight.

by Mal Chadwick April 7, 2022

Climate change

Boris Johnson’s new energy strategy: five reasons why it won’t work

The Prime Minister had a chance to tackle rising bills, quit Russian fossil fuels and make progress on climate change. Instead, he’s leading us to a dead end.

by Ravishaan Rahel Muthiah April 7, 2022

Wind turbine and smoke emitted by coal power plant cooling towers

Climate change

The 12 best tweets about the 2022 IPCC report

The 2022 IPCC report outlines exactly what we need to do to tackle the climate crisis. Many of the world’s leading activists, journalists and climate experts weighed in—here are some…

by Miranda Barrie April 6, 2022

A wind turbine blade being lifted on a giant crane

Climate change

Briefing: Energy Security Strategy

Spokespeople available for interviews. Contact press.uk@greenpeace.org The Energy Security Strategy is being introduced at speed in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the concern over the dependence on…

by Emily Black April 6, 2022

Three Greenpeace crew members wearing branded sweaters with penguin designs. They stand on the deck of a ship in a relaxed, informal pose, with a glacier in the background.

Activism

How a t-shirt can spark a lifetime of environmental activism

We spoke to supporters to hear how a humble bit of Greenpeace merchandise can inspire action, connect people... and get you into trouble at work.

by Sophie Durant April 1, 2022

Closeup of an energy bill. Overlaid text reads 'energy bill help'

Climate change

How to get help if you’re worried about paying your energy bills

People in the UK are facing huge rises in their energy bills. Find out why this is happening and where to get help if you’re struggling.

by Greenpeace UK March 31, 2022

Comic panel on plastic and disability. See transcript below for full description.

Environmental justice

What I wish non-disabled people understood about disability and plastic

Disabled people often suffer most from plastic pollution, but many also rely on plastic products for health, independence and dignity. In a new comic, illustrator and disability activist Ananya Rao-Middleton…

by Ananya Rao-Middleton March 29, 2022