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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

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

Climate change

UK homes are the biggest energy-wasters in Europe, but it didn’t have to be this way

Britain’s homes are notoriously bad when it comes to energy efficiency, which means they use more gas, oil or electricity to heat. Insulating homes is one of the cheapest ways…

by Stefano Gelmini March 22, 2022

The Greenpeace ship Esperanza in the Davis Strait off the coast of Greenland.

Activism

Hope floats: the Greenpeace Esperanza retires after two decades, but the light shines on

For over 20 years a Greenpeace ship called Esperanza – ‘hope’ in English – lit up the darkness in the fight to protect the environment. Its voyages have now come to an…

by Greenpeace UK March 16, 2022

Climate change

Follow tankers carrying Russian oil and gas, live on Twitter

In response to the invasion of Ukraine, many countries have taken steps to block shipments of Russian oil and gas. Now an amazing new Twitter tool allows anyone to see…

by Jamie Woolley March 11, 2022

The words 'Peace now' in the blue and yellow colours of the Ukrainian flag, projected onto Tower Bridge at night

Climate change

Getting off gas will restrict Putin’s wars and reduce energy bills

Our dependence on gas is helping to fund the war in Ukraine, as well as driving up energy bills and fueling the climate crisis. Getting off gas is the answer,…

by Philip Evans March 9, 2022

Two men carry small children through chest-deep flood water.

Climate change

5 things you need to know about the new IPCC report

The latest assessment from global climate scientists has been released, and the top lines are that the effects of the climate crisis are coming harder and faster than expected. Here…

by Kaisa Kosonen February 28, 2022