Nature and wildlife

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A giant pink inflatable octopus sits on the bank of the Thames directly below the Houses of Parliament, with a police boat alongside

Climate change

Giant octopus rises from the Thames at Parliament to demand sea-change in ocean protection

An inflatable octopus larger than a double decker bus rose from the Thames this morning outside the Houses of Parliament to demand a sea-change in the UK government’s…

by Alison Kirkman November 1, 2023

A beaver sits on its hind legs in long grass

Nature and wildlife

Living wildly – the rewilding movement flourishing in the UK

All over the country, rewilding projects are allowing nature to reclaim spaces, and helping the land to recover from the damage humans have caused

by Harriet Sanders October 16, 2023

Soft gradient pattern in rainbow colours

Climate change

How to win votes: manifesto recommendations for a greener, fairer society

Greenpeace's recommendations provide a minimum standard for an election manifesto that properly responds to the climate and nature emergencies.

September 22, 2023

Lifeless sea creatures like sharks and tuna hanging from hooks in the ocean - a scene from an animation Greenpeace commissioned.

Deep sea mining

Shocking extent of threats to ocean health revealed in new Greenpeace report

Threats to the world's oceans are multiplying, according to a new report, which shows a steep rise in fishing on the high seas. Ratifying the Global Oceans Treaty has never…

by Kai Tabacek September 14, 2023

Small orange fish swarm over a vibrant tropical reef.

Nature and wildlife

Quiz: how well do you know ocean animals?

Play our oceans quiz and see how well you know the oceans and some of the majestic creatures that live there.

by Neilza Polidore August 11, 2023

A beautiful ancient looking multi-arched stone bridge over a rocky shallow river, showing some areas of fast-flowing water, with bright green trees all around

Nature and wildlife

Raw sewage in rare habitats: 9 beautiful places water companies are polluting with sewage

Unearthed investigative journalists have mapped the sewage pollution in rivers, lakes and coasts in England and Wales.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson August 2, 2023

Neon sign saying stop deep sea mining with jellyfish sculptures on each side

Deep sea mining

Deep sea mining industry fails to get green light but remains a threat

Kingston, Jamaica, 28 July 2023 — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) negotiations end today with deep sea mining companies failing to get an immediate green light to start…

by Alison Kirkman July 28, 2023

A spiral tube worm on the seabed. It's feathery fronds look like the petals of an alien flower

Deep sea mining

Major UK energy company joins calls for deep sea mining moratorium

Ecotricity has become the first UK energy supplier to call for a halt on deep sea mining – joining a growing coalition of big businesses…

by Alison Kirkman July 27, 2023

Stop deep sea mining projection on sea cliffs at night

Deep sea mining

Indigenous Pacific Leaders call on countries to ban Deep Sea Mining

Kingston, Jamaica (July 24, 2023)- Video projections featuring civil society leaders from the Pacific region calling for a halt to deep sea mining were seen throughout…

by Alison Kirkman July 25, 2023

Various disposable vapes lie discarded on the street.

Nature and wildlife

Are disposable vapes bad for the environment?

Is vaping bad for the environment? Can vapes be recycled? What’s the problem with single-use vapes? Here’s what you need to know.

by Kirsty Scheiby July 24, 2023