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Meat and dairy

Are fast food companies really going vegan?

Plant-based food has hit the mainstream, with major fast food companies like Burger King and KFC releasing vegan versions of their beef or chicken classics. But is this the end…

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson February 11, 2020

Two people walking through a busy penguin colony

Oceans

Antarctic penguins are in trouble. Here’s how we can help them

Scientists are braving the freezing Antarctic conditions to count chinstrap penguins - and it’s not looking good. Penguin numbers in the area have dropped by around two-thirds, but a new…

by Mal Chadwick February 11, 2020

Two ice scuplture penguins melt on the banks of the River Thames with the city and Millennium footbridge in the background

Antarctic

Oceans in crisis: mystery penguins spotted on River Thames

London, 10 February 2020. Today, a towering two-metre penguin ice sculpture appeared on the shores of the River Thames opposite St. Pauls Cathedral.

by James Hanson February 10, 2020

Climate change

BP’s new CEO says he’s serious about climate change. So why is BP still in the oil business?

Bernard Looney is trying to position the oil company as green and responsible. If BP's new CEO is serious, the company will quickly abandon oil and gas, and move into…

by John Sauven February 5, 2020

Climate change

UPDATE: Greenpeace activists remain locked onto dirty oil barrels at BP HQ

Weds February 5, 11.30am: Seven Greenpeace activists are still blocking BP’s London HQ in St James’ Square. The volunteers are locked on to dirty oil barrels in front…

by Alison Kirkman February 5, 2020

Climate change

Greenpeace deliver 500 solar panels to BP’s new CEO and shutdown HQ

At 3am this morning, 100 Greenpeace activists delivered 500 solar panels with a total area of over 800 square metres to BP’s London Headquarters in St James’ Square,…

by Graham Thompson February 5, 2020

Climate change

High Court greenlights legal challenge to BP’s North Sea drilling permit

- BP’s new chief executive Bernard Looney starts his new job with legal headache - Greenpeace granted permission to challenge legality of BP’s North Sea drilling permit

by Stefano Gelmini February 4, 2020

Nature and wildlife

Whale facts: 11 fascinating things to know

Whales are truly extraordinary creatures with lots of hidden traits and talents. Here are 11 fantastic facts about whales showing just how crucial they are to the world's oceans.

by Willie Mackenzie February 1, 2020

Climate change

What does Brexit mean for farming, fishing and climate change?

The UK is leaving the EU. But what does this mean for environmental laws and standards? How are fishing, farming and climate change going to be handled from now on?…

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson January 31, 2020

Climate change

Ministers give themselves ‘licence to fail’ as they dodge urgent nature targets

The UK government has given itself a ‘licence to fail’ by refusing to take any legal responsibility for new short-term targets on sustainable fisheries and nature restoration, campaigners…

by Alison Kirkman January 31, 2020