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Mya-Rose Craig standing on an ice floe holding a sign reading 'Youth strike for climate'

Arctic

The most northerly youth climate strike ever!

What happens here in the Arctic affects the whole world - and often the people who have contributed least to climate change are the ones who are hurt by it…

by Mya-Rose Craig September 25, 2020

Air pollution

Parliament asked ordinary people what the UK should do about climate change – here’s what they said

After months of learning and debate, the ‘citizens’ assembly’ on climate change has said how the UK should play its part to tackle the problem. The results might come as…

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson September 22, 2020

Air pollution

I asked people what it would take for them to give up their cars. Here’s what they told me.

Lots of people want to go car-free, but the government isn’t giving them good alternatives. Here’s what drivers said they’d need to get by without a car.

by Sarah Berry September 18, 2020

Air pollution

People don’t want more traffic – so why is the government spending £27bn on roads?

The coronavirus lockdown gave the UK a chance to experience low-traffic, clean streets – ideal for safe cycling and walking. So why is the government spending £27 BILLION on new…

by Sam Wockner September 4, 2020

Pigs crowded against the bars of their enclosure. They're lit by a camera flash, and the background is all dark.

Environmental justice

7 reasons why meat is bad for the environment

Get the facts on how the meat and dairy industry is damaging our world and heating the climate

by Natalie Brown August 3, 2020

Climate change

Shocking images show illegal fires raging in the Amazon

Download images and footage here Manaus, 17 July, 2020 – Images captured by Greenpeace Brazil from July 7-10 show fires raging throughout the state of Mato Grosso…

by Alison Kirkman July 17, 2020

People symbolically raising a Wind Turbine to show the importance of green jobs.

Air pollution

Here’s how we can rebuild the economy and tackle the climate emergency

The UK needs to put people back to work, AND tackle the climate and nature emergency. By creating 1.8m green jobs, the government can do both.

by Alia Al Ghussain June 30, 2020

Air pollution

Briefing: the green recovery

This briefing outlines how the government can create 1.8 million green jobs and rebuild the UK's economy, as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.

June 30, 2020

A worker in a hard hat and harness crouches on top of an offshore wind turbine. Other turbines are visible in the background.

Climate change

New Greenpeace report: green recovery could create a 1.8 million ‘jobs revolution’

A green economic recovery package totalling £100 billion could create 1.8 million new green jobs in industries such as energy, transport and housing, while helping to cut Britain’s…

by Phil Richards June 29, 2020

Two women on bikes smiling at the camera while waiting at a red light on a separated cycle lane. A queue of other riders is out of focus behind them.

Air pollution

The beginner’s guide to city cycling

There’s never been a better time to start cycling, but it can be confusing for beginners. If you’re wondering how to buy the right bike, how to cycle safely on…

by Mal Chadwick June 24, 2020