Nature and wildlife

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Oceans

Greenpeace unveils Attenborough-shaped boulder to deter destructive fishing

Greenpeace UK has unveiled a giant limestone boulder carved into the likeness of legendary ocean defender Sir David Attenborough, which they plan to lower into the North Sea to stop bottom trawlers

by Molly Robson November 10, 2026

Activism

Greenpeace activists deploy underwater ‘boulder barrier’ to protect porpoises in UK’s most bottom trawled nature site

Activists have placed giant boulders on the seabed in the Southern North Sea Marine Protected Area (MPA) to form an underwater barrier that stops a destructive fishing method known as bottom trawling.

by Molly Robson November 2, 2026

Kayakers in red suits and helmets surround a large yellow floating banner reading “Break Free From Fossil Fuels”

Climate change

COP31: A historic opportunity for the UK Government

We urge the Prime Minister to back a just transition roadmap, 35% electrification and more climate finance at COP31, and to reject Rosebank.

October 26, 2026

The UK Parliament building at dusk, seen from over the river.

People

As Conservatives slam net zero at conference, data shows 68% of their seats contain properties facing subsidence risk

While the shadow housing secretary Katie Lam claims to be able to save £50,000 from the cost of a new house by cutting "ideological net zero regulations", more than two-thirds…

by Graham Thompson October 7, 2026

An otter swimming through dark water. Just its face is visible above the surface.

Nature and wildlife

Toxic ‘forever chemical’ linked to reproductive harm found in almost all rivers and groundwater tested in England

A highly persistent ‘forever chemical’ linked to reproductive harm has been found in virtually all rivers and groundwater tested in England. This is according to Environment Agency data obtained through…

by Alison Kirkman October 7, 2026

A farmer in the US prepares to spread fertiliser. US purchases of Russian urea reached record highs in March and April as prices soared. Photo: Mark Mirko/Connecticut Public via Getty Images

Nature and wildlife

Iran war boosted Russian fertiliser revenues by over £5m a day

Russian fertiliser companies gained an estimated £500m in additional revenues during the first three months of the US-Israel-Iran war as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent global prices…

by Alison Kirkman August 5, 2026

An activist stands on top of a stone tower waving a huge flag with the slogan

Climate change

Leading Environmental Groups Set Six ‘Tests’ for Next Prime Minister

Thirteen of the UK's leading environmental organisations have proposed six ‘tests’ for the next prime minister as Keir Starmer prepares to hand over the keys to Number 10. They cover…

by Kai Tabacek July 6, 2026

Climate change

Open letter to the UK’s next Prime Minister

Decisions made today will determine whether the UK secures a cleaner, safer and more prosperous future. At the same time as households face rising living costs, climate change and nature loss are also threatening our economic stability, food security and public health.…

July 6, 2026

Two people supporting a large boulder being lifted by ropes and pulleys on a ship

Nature and wildlife

Greenpeace announces new ocean boulder barrier plans, telling PM: “If your government won’t protect our seas, we will”

Stephen Fry, Paloma Faith and Simon Pegg back Greenpeace UK’s direct action as government is accused of failing on ocean protection Greenpeace UK has today announced its intention to create…

by Alison Kirkman June 23, 2026

Activism

41 arrested for confronting pesticide giant making bee-killing chemicals

41 people, including Greenpeace UK’s Campaigns Director, have been ARRESTED following a peaceful protest that shut down pesticide giant Syngenta’s Yorkshire HQ over production of pesticide deadly to millions of…

by Alison Kirkman May 20, 2026