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Two people in hard hats and reflective work jackets holding rolls of loft insulation, bearing labels reading 'Get off gas'

Climate change

The Chancellor’s Spring Statement – Greenpeace Reaction

Reacting to the chancellor’s spring statement Dr Doug Parr, policy director at Greenpeace UK said: Right now millions of people are paying through the nose to heat homes which are…

by Greenpeace UK Press Office March 23, 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 to cut carbon emissions, so why hasn’t it been done?

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 end, leaving a proud legacy of inspiration and environmental protection.

by Greenpeace UK March 16, 2022

Energy Crisis: gas burners alight on a gas powered hob.

Climate change

Civil society statement on energy independence and spring statement

We are writing as a coalition of 37 civil society groups to call on the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and the Business Secretary to ensure the upcoming energy independence plan protects vulnerable households, lowers bills, tackles the climate emergency, addresses air pollution, and gets the UK off gas.

March 15, 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 where tankers carrying Russian fuels are going – and where we need to cut our ties to fossil fuels.

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, and the government has the perfect opportunity to make radical changes in how we use energy to provide heating and generate electricity.

by Philip Evans March 9, 2022

An activist replaces the destination names on a road sign in Parliament Square with labels saying 'Green Recovery'

Climate change

Energy Supply Strategy – media briefing

A media briefing on Energy Supply Strategy Urgent action is needed on energy demand Context: Faced with soaring energy bills, a cost of living crisis and an invasion of Ukraine…

by Emily Black March 9, 2022

Climate change

Fracking back on the agenda – Greenpeace reaction

Responding to reports fracking is back on the agenda Greenpeace UK's head of energy Rosie Rogers said: "After a decade of hype and bluster, all the fracking industry has given…

by Daniel Jones March 9, 2022

Climate change

Government rebuked by climate advisers over heating strategy – Greenpeace reaction

Commenting on the Climate Change Committee warning that the UK government's strategy to get our homes and buildings off gas has both funding and policy gaps, Rosie Rogers, head of…

by Stefano Gelmini March 9, 2022

Climate change

New oil and gas licences – Greenpeace comment

Boris Johnson is to announce the first new round of North Sea exploration licences since 2019, according to The Times. New licences will take, on average, 28 years to start…

by Emily Black March 8, 2022