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Four in five offshore oil and gas workers consider quitting the industry

Major survey of offshore oil and gas workers reveals that four in five would consider moving to work in another industry. Workers’ biggest concern for their future career path is…

by Stefano Gelmini September 29, 2020

Climate change

Offshore: oil and gas workers’ views on industry conditions and the energy transition

This report shares the testimonies of workers in the industry and their perspectives and priorities in the looming energy transition. The survey results show that morale is low amongst the…

September 28, 2020

Mya-Rose Craig standing on an ice floe holding a sign reading 'Youth strike for climate'

Arctic

The most northerly youth climate strike ever!

What happens here in the Arctic affects the whole world - and often the people who have contributed least to climate change are the ones who are hurt by it…

by Mya-Rose Craig September 25, 2020

Air pollution

Parliament asked ordinary people what the UK should do about climate change – here’s what they said

After months of learning and debate, the ‘citizens’ assembly’ on climate change has said how the UK should play its part to tackle the problem. The results might come as…

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson September 22, 2020

Air pollution

I asked people what it would take for them to give up their cars. Here’s what they told me.

Lots of people want to go car-free, but the government isn’t giving them good alternatives. Here’s what drivers said they’d need to get by without a car.

by Sarah Berry September 18, 2020

Closeup of the back of a modern car with the word 'electric' embossed on the paintwork.

Air pollution

Electric cars are greener than petrol cars – but they’re not perfect

Switching to electric cars is essential, but it’s not enough. Our transport system needs a rethink.

by Paul Morozzo September 11, 2020

Climate change

Indigenous leader demands Tesco drop forest destroyers in video appeal at supermarket’s HQ

Download Sônia Guajajara’s full video appeal plus images of today’s peaceful direct action here: https://media.greenpeace.org/collection/27MZIFJLGPN40 This morning, activists delivered a powerful video appeal from the heart of…

by Alison Kirkman September 7, 2020

Air pollution

People don’t want more traffic – so why is the government spending £27bn on roads?

The coronavirus lockdown gave the UK a chance to experience low-traffic, clean streets – ideal for safe cycling and walking. So why is the government spending £27 BILLION on new…

by Sam Wockner September 4, 2020

Climate change

UPDATED: BP promised to produce much less oil. Two years later, they’ve changed their minds.

BP's new strategy drastically scales back the company's climate commitments from just a few years earlier

by Samantha Wockner, Mal Chadwick August 7, 2020

Climate change

Tesco urged to cut links with forest destroyers as the Amazon burns

Today, Greenpeace UK launches a campaign against Tesco, calling on the UK’s largest supermarket to stop buying meat and dairy from companies involved in destroying the Amazon and…

by Alison Kirkman August 4, 2020