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Bees

Bee-killing pesticides are making a comeback. Here’s how we can stop them.

For the second year in a row, the government has given the green light for bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides to be used in the UK. It's up to us to reverse…

by Aakash Naik, Aiyan Maharasingam January 14, 2021

A number of people sunbathe on special street furniture sun-loungers (which have side tables next to them) in the middle of a wide, car-free street, surrounded by buildings. There are green leaves in the foreground.

Air pollution

11 places that prioritise people over cars

Car-choked streets. Overfilled, delayed or even cancelled buses and trains. Farcical cycling infrastructure. Transport doesn't have to be like this. Here are 11 places around the world that got it…

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson January 4, 2021

Climate change

2021: Now is the time to tackle the climate, nature and health emergencies

Despite the turbulence of the last year, 2020 has shown the power of humanity to come together when faced with a crisis. It’s precisely that spirit we urgently need to…

by Shelley Harlock January 1, 2021

Photo montage shows people holding up their vegan dishes and smiling at the camera, with closeups of other vegan dishes above and below

Forests

Veganuary: 10 plant-based meal ideas from Greenpeace staff

We love food, and we love our planet – we shouldn’t have to choose one or the other! Try out some tasty plant-based dishes for Veganuary that are healthier for…

by Tom Micklewright December 27, 2020

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

Fishing

Sea slug or Christmas decoration: can you tell the difference?

Only a true sea slug master will score more than 80% on this festive quiz.

by Mal Chadwick, Jack Bullett December 17, 2020

Air pollution

Low traffic neighbourhoods: who are they for?

With more low traffic neighbourhoods being introduced, we thought we'd take a look at one of the most common criticisms against them, and whether or not it holds up.

by Sam Chetan-Welsh December 17, 2020

Environmental justice

I grew up without environmental role models. The next generation shouldn’t have to do the same.

People of colour are already leading the environment movement, but all too often their contributions are erased. It’s time that changed.

by Meena Rajput December 11, 2020

Protestors carry placards saying 'Don't do nothing' and 'Planet over profit'

Climate change

Are world leaders on track to sort out the climate and nature crisis?

It's not too late to avoid the worst of climate change. With the global climate talks coming up in the UK next year, can we lead the world in taking…

by Rebecca Newsom December 11, 2020

Nature and wildlife

Patrick Aryee on filming with wildlife: ‘It makes you think about your place in the universe’

Wildlife documentary presenter Patrick Aryee on his work and his favourite mind-blowing facts about our natural world.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson December 11, 2020