Environmental justice

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Climate change

Open letter to Chancellor: taxing the super-rich at the Budget

An open letter to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves on taxing the super-rich at the Budget

October 24, 2024

Climate change

£130bn National Renewal Tax on the super-rich could insulate all draughty UK homes, fund free bus travel, green jobs and more, new report finds

A temporary National Renewal Tax on the extreme wealth of super-rich individuals could generate a minimum of £130bn in revenue for the government over the next five years, a…

by Phil Richards October 15, 2024

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Climate change

National Renewal Tax: how a tax on the super-rich will create a fairer, greener UK

This report proposes a 2.5% National Renewal Tax on wealth above £10m each year for the rest of Labour’s parliamentary term. This could raise significant revenue to help tackle the…

October 15, 2024

Environmental justice

Victory for the Munduruku People and their forest home

After almost 20 years of struggle, the official recognition of Sawré Muybu Indigenous Land by the Brazilian government is a triumph for the Amazon and the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

by Greenpeace UK October 4, 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

Climate change

International climate justice: COP29 and opportunities ahead

COP29 in Azerbaijan is a critical opportunity for the new Labour government to build on the party's proud history of climate leadership and demonstrate that the UK is back as…

September 12, 2024

Environmental justice

Watch Toxic Influence, the film exposing the dark side of Dove

Watch and share the film to uncover the truth behind Dove’s 20-year lie.

by Greenpeace UK September 11, 2024

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Activism

Why Greenpeace shut down Dove HQ with a giant artwork

One of the world’s worst plastic polluters is celebrating its “Real Beauty” marketing campaign. We won’t let them party while they’re trashing the planet.

by Greenpeace UK September 5, 2024

Three tiny rhib boats with white water trailing behind them approach a giant red oil platform with a large crane rising up to double its height, and two additional structures on each side. The platform are sat on the horizon of a still seascape at sunset, with pink clouds framing the structures.

Activism

Thousands of Greenpeace supporters raise £1m emboldened by Shell lawsuit

Greenpeace UK has revealed that members of the public have donated over £1 million so far in response to the multimillion pound lawsuit brought by Shell. Campaigners said the legal…

by Kai Tabacek August 9, 2024

Photo montage of Keir Starmer looking thoughtful with solar panels and wind turbines in the background

Climate change

The King’s Speech and the first key moments that will test Labour’s commitment to green action

This briefing outlines some of the decisions the new government would need to take to prove they are on track to delivering on the climate and nature mandate voters have…

July 31, 2024