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Black people wade along a flooded city street, knee-deep in dirty water and surrounded by debris. In the foreground, one person carries a large piece of corrugated metal on her head.

Environmental justice

Why we can’t tackle the environmental emergency without tackling racism

The legacy of colonialism has ensured racism and the environmental emergency are inextricably linked. A new report by the Runnymede Trust and Greenpeace explores the impact of this discrimination and provides a rallying call for environmental justice.

by Mya-Rose Craig July 21, 2022

Person holding a sign that reads “Climate justice now”. There are broken palm trees behind them and debris covering the floor they stand on.

Activism

Your guide to environmental justice language

Whether you’re new to environmental justice, or just want to learn more, these are the key terms and ideas to know.

by Grace Almond July 20, 2022

Boris Johnson gives opening speech at COP26 Summit

Air pollution

The verdict on Boris Johnson’s green track record – and what he should do next

After three chaotic years in office, Boris Johnson has just a few weeks left as prime minister. Let’s run through his best and worst green decisions, and the things he can still do before he goes.

by Mal Chadwick July 15, 2022

Cover of the hooked on sharks report showing a dead shark being pulled out of the ocean up the side of a ship.

Oceans

EU fleets fishing shark nursery grounds in North Atlantic, Greenpeace report reveals

London, 14 July 2022 - A Greenpeace report, released today for Shark Awareness Day, reveals that EU fishing fleets from Spain and Portugal are consistently fishing in shark nursery grounds in the North Atlantic using longlines.

by James Hanson July 14, 2022

Still from a Greenpeace animation showing two sharks in a dark ocean. One is caught on a fishing line.

Fishing

The Lonely Shark – watch Greenpeace’s powerful new animation

This heartbreaking film, soundtracked by Thom Yorke, is based on millions of true stories.

by Greenpeace UK July 14, 2022

Humpback whale mother and baby swimming together in the water

Activism

In pictures: how Greenpeace stopped commercial whale hunting – and why we’re still fighting

The ban on commercial whaling in the 80s was one of Greenpeace’s first major victories, but whales are still under threat today. Here’s a brief look at the history of whaling and what we still need to do to protect the world’s oceans.

by Angela Glienicke, Leah Das July 13, 2022

A large truck drives along the top of a giant pile of waste in a landfill site. Seagulls circle overhead.

People

5 surprising things we learned from the biggest ever household plastic count

Nearly a quarter of a million people counted their plastic waste for one week, and the results are fascinating. Here's what we learned.

by Chris Thorne July 13, 2022

Aerial view shows a dense forest in the upper half of the image, which gives way to bare, scorched earth in the lower half. Deforestation causes climate change

Forests

Amazon deforestation hits all-time record

Area five times the size of New York City cleared in the first half of 2022

by Alison Kirkman July 8, 2022

Forests

Amazon fires at 15 year high in June as UK continues to import 3 million tonnes of animal feed a year

Manaus, 01 July 2022 - Official data published today by the Brazilian Space Agency INPE shows 2,562 fire hotspots have been recorded in the Amazon during the month of June,…

by Alison Kirkman July 1, 2022

Greenpeace ship sailing through large icebergs

General

How can a lottery fight the climate crisis?

Millions of people across Britain play People’s Postcode Lottery. Maybe you’re one of them. If you are, did you know you’re helping organisations like Greenpeace to keep our planet safe? Will Humpington from People’s Postcode Lottery explains how.

by Greenpeace UK June 23, 2022