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Labour’s plans for climate and nature score twice as high as the Conservatives, according to 2019 election manifesto ranking

A new ranking evaluates the green credentials of all major political party manifestos

by Phil Richards November 28, 2019

Plastic

Supermarket plastic rises above 900,000 tonnes per year, despite plastic reduction pledges

Seven out of top 10 UK supermarkets increased their plastic footprint Waitrose and Morrisons top the league table while Asda and Aldi lag behind Retailers must reduce their use…

by Emily Black November 28, 2019

Climate change

How 2019 party manifestos measured up on climate change and nature

The next government will be in power during a crucial time when the climate and nature emergencies need to be tackled head-on. Greenpeace policy experts have ranked the party manifestos on climate change and nature commitments to reveal how serious they are ahead of the first-ever TV debate focused on climate.

by Jamie Woolley November 28, 2019

General

Boris’ chlorinated chickens coming home to roost

Commenting on leaked documents showing the US trade delegation urged their UK counterparts to move away from EU food, animal welfare and environmental regulations, Greenpeace UK's chief scientist Dr Doug Parr said: “The…

by Stefano Gelmini November 27, 2019

Climate change

Heathrow: what does Boris Johnson really think about a third runway?

Boris Johnson once promised he would do everything possible to stop a third runway being built at Heathrow. Lately, he has been less committed, even though expanding airports makes no sense in a time of climate change.

by Paul Morozzo, Philip Evans November 26, 2019

Environmental justice

Oppression has caused the climate crisis – and it’s against oppression that I fight

Fossil fuel companies are agents of oppression. They continue with business as usual, knowing their business is contributing to the climate crisis, which has the greatest impact on people of colour and those in poverty. This is why I chose to intervene directly in BP’s plans to drill for new oil.

by Meena Rajput November 25, 2019

Forests

Brazilian Indigenous leaders journey through Europe to demand respect for their rights

Over the last six weeks, 11 Indigenous leaders and activists from across Brazil have travelled through Europe demanding action against the escalating threats to their lives, lands and forests under the Bolsonaro government.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson November 22, 2019

Climate change

3 podcasts for climate activists

The climate fight can feel overwhelming and all-encompassing. Podcasts – immersive audio experiences requiring little effort beyond the simple act of listening – can help.

by Verriin Kaur November 22, 2019

Climate change

Amazon deforestation highest in over a decade

São Paulo, November 18 - Amazon deforestation from August 2018 to July 2019 is up 30% compared with the same period in 2017/18 according to official data released today [1] by the Brazilian…

by Alison Kirkman November 18, 2019

Forests

For Brazil’s Indigenous Peoples, protecting nature is a matter of life and death

Indigenous Peoples are on the frontlines of the climate crisis – and are some of the best defenders against it. But they are threatened with violence and structural, institutionalised racism. Their lands are destroyed by industry and they are killed with alarming regularity across the world – particularly in Brazil.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson November 15, 2019