Environmental justice

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Climate change

The price of oil has dropped below zero – what does this mean?

Demand has plummeted because of Coronavirus, but oil workers shouldn’t pay the price for the industry’s latest crisis. Governments can help by giving them a way out.

by Emily Black April 24, 2020

A toddler sitting on his father's shoulders as he wades through deep floodwater

Climate change

Climate change affects rich and poor unequally. Climate justice redresses the balance

Climate change is already harming people's lives, but those effects are not being felt equally around the world. People in poorer countries and communities are facing the brunt of the…

by Harpreet Kaur Paul March 9, 2020

Black and white photo of protestors holding banners and placards advocating for LGBT rights

Environmental justice

Rainbow warriors: how queer movements can inspire climate activists

We celebrate three queer movements that fought David-and-Goliath battles – and won. It’s more important than ever for environmentalists to learn from these phenomenal activists as we continue to fight…

by Georgia Whitaker February 28, 2020

Climate change

‘We Will Not Be Silenced’: Greenpeace Boss in Court as BP’s Rig Operator Seeks Jail and Unlimited Fines Over Rig Protest

BP’s rig operator Transocean asks court to jail Greenpeace boss and board members for up to two years and impose unlimited fines. Greenpeace will defend its actions in face of…

by Emily Black February 24, 2020

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…

by Meena Rajput November 25, 2019

Environmental justice

Brazilian Indigenous leaders at Downing Street to demand UK government suspends trade talks with Brazil

Meanwhile Burger King, KFC and McDonald's snub London meeting with leaders

by Alison Kirkman November 15, 2019

In bright sunshine, a smiling crowd of people hold up signs calling for a greener world. One protestor in the front row raises his fist in the air triumphantly.

Climate change

100,000 people demand televised election debate on climate change

Greenpeace petition, signed by more than 100,000 people, calls for a national televised debate on the climate and nature emergencies with all party leaders

by Phil Richards November 13, 2019

Environmental justice

3 young black climate activists in Africa working to save the world

For this year’s Black History Month, we are celebrating the contributions of black people around the world to the global movement for climate justice. Here are three amazing young black…

by James Hanson October 28, 2019

Environmental justice

Brazilian Indigenous leaders interrupt global summit to tell brands “our survival is at stake”

Berlin, Germany, 24 October 2019 – Today, Indigenous leaders targeted CEOs and senior management of some of the world’s biggest brands, including Nestle, Unilever and Mondelēz,…

by Alison Kirkman October 24, 2019

Environmental justice

3 powerful moments in black environmental activism

During Black History Month, we are celebrating the invaluable contribution of black people to the global movement for environmental justice. Here are three powerful acts of protest against environmental destruction…

by Sam Chetan-Welsh October 23, 2019