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A scene in front of Big Ben with many in a crowd waving colourful flags. In front of the cloud is a huge green banner reading

Climate change

The First 100 Days: Labour’s Track Record on the Climate and Environment

During the election, Greenpeace published a climate and nature checklist for all political parties. This briefing measures the Labour government’s progress against this over the first hundred days…

by Stefano Gelmini October 11, 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…

by Greenpeace UK September 26, 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

Two oil or gas platforms in the sea. One is further away and wreathed with mist.

Climate change

Why two major oil and gas projects are falling apart – and what comes next

The proposed Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields have suffered a big setback after the government decided not to defend them against a legal challenge. Here’s what you need…

by Jack Bullett September 4, 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…

by Greenpeace UK July 31, 2024

Climate change

Reform manifesto: a contract with the polluters

Reform’s ‘contract with the people’ proposes to rip up nature protection, roll back on climate action, and bring in cruel and inhumane migration policies. This briefing highlights an agenda that…

by Mal Chadwick June 27, 2024

Activists hang a banner reading 'Stop drilling start paying' from the flaring rig of an oil platform, high above a port city.

Climate change

Thank you for helping Greenpeace fight Shell

Since Shell announced they were suing Greenpeace for a peaceful climate protest, tens of thousands of you have supported us. Knowing we have you with us gives us strength and…

by Greenpeace UK, Mal Chadwick June 27, 2024

Activism

Joe Lycett: Attempt to sue Harry Styles over chocolate debt revealed as prank mocking Shell’s Greenpeace lawsuit

Comedian Joe Lycett has revealed his attempt to sue singer Harry Styles over a past-due Kit-Kat payment to be a prank mocking Shell’s multimillion dollar lawsuit against Greenpeace.

by Joe Evans June 27, 2024

A group of campaigners smiling and cheering outside the Supreme Court.

Climate change

The game-changing legal decision on oil drilling, explained

A landmark court case has ended with a big win for the climate. Here’s what you need to know.

by Greenpeace UK June 26, 2024