Climate change

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A distant view of several large coal power station chimneys with clouds steaming out of them, and fields in the foreground

Climate change

Closure of Britain’s last coal plant “an example the world must follow”

Commenting on the planned closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal power station on Monday, the UK’s last coal plant still in operation, Greenpeace UK’s policy director Dr Doug Parr said: “This plant’s closure…

by Stefano Gelmini September 27, 2024

JSO activists holding can of tomaton soup in front of Van Gogh's Sunflowers painting

Activism

Over 100 artists and art historians call on judge not to jail Van Gogh activists

A large group of artists, curators and art historians have appealed to a judge not to impose a jail sentence on two activists who threw tomato soup at Vincent Van…

by Stefano Gelmini September 26, 2024

JSO protestors throw paint on the glass covering Van Gogh's sunflowers painting.

Activism

Artists, art workers and historians’ open letter to Judge Hehir

Liberate Tate and Greenpeace are currently collaborating to try and make an intervention in the sentencing of the Just Stop Oil activists who threw soup at Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. The…

September 26, 2024

Climate activists hold banners outside Scottish Court of Session before Rosebank and Jackdaw judicial review hearing

Climate change

Greenpeace granted permission for judicial review of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields

Greenpeace UK has been granted permission by the Scottish courts for judicial review of the controversial Rosebank oil field, and the Jackdaw gas field. Greenpeace’s legal grounds on which they…

by Florri Burton September 25, 2024

Atmospheric aerial shot of sand art showing the face of character Nessa from the TV series Gavin & Stacey with the sentence 'Oh Keir What's occurring?' next to the face.

Activism

BREAKING: Starmer urged to invest in green steel as climate activists reveal Gavin and Stacey artwork on Port Talbot beach

Pictures and drone footage of the artwork can be found here Greenpeace and Extinction Rebellion Cymru Wales have unveiled a 50m by 50m artwork of Nessa from BBC hit…

by Florri Burton September 24, 2024

Activism

Judge dismisses charges against Rishi Sunak roof protestors

Friday 20th September, 2024. York – The four Greenpeace activists who made headlines after protesting on the roof of the former Prime Minister’s mansion in Yorkshire last year have had…

by Joe Evans September 20, 2024

An older woman carrying chopping bags walks past a shiny new train with a castle in the background

Climate change

Ministers urged to trial monthly ‘climate card’ to save rail commuters money and cut emissions

Campaigners and transport experts have called on the Labour government to trial a new monthly ‘climate card’ scheme that would simplify the train ticketing system, make fares fairer and encourage…

by Florri Burton September 19, 2024

A passenger walking along a station platform is silhouetted against the sunlit carriages of a train.

Climate change

Fare Britannia: a new approach to public transport ticketing for the UK

This report outlines a new monthly ‘climate card’ subscription-based rail pass that would simplify the train ticketing system, make fares fairer and encourage rail travel to help reduce emissions.

September 19, 2024

A thermal imaging camera held up to a low-rise apartment building. The camera's screen shows the temperature of different parts of the building's exterior, colour-coded in yellow, orange and purple.

Climate change

Tackling the cost of living crisis and climate crisis together

The cost of living crisis was significantly caused by the spike in the cost of oil and gas, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Due to an over-reliance on gas, UK…

September 12, 2024

A worker welding wind turbine components at a factory in Leith.

Climate change

The National Wealth Fund: Building Green Prosperity

How the NWF can help meet the UK’s targets to boost the economy, energy security and tackle the climate emergency.

September 12, 2024