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On the deck of a ship, a member of Greenpeace crew holds his hands up as he's accosted by a man in military uniform and a black balaclava.

Activism

Putin vs Greenpeace: the story of the Arctic 30, and why it still matters today

A new BBC documentary tells the story of Greenpeace activists whose arrest sparked a global outcry. As the threats to our planet grow, their story of courage and unity matters more than ever.

by Greenpeace UK June 4, 2024

A humpback whale swims near the surface of a clear blue ocean.

Deep sea mining

BBC’s Hannah Stitfall to host new Greenpeace podcast on the wonders of the oceans

Oceans: Life Under Water is a brand new podcast hosted by wildlife filmmaker, broadcaster and zoologist Hannah Stitfall (BBC Springwatch and Winterwatch, The One Show and BBC Earth) that will…

by Alison Kirkman February 19, 2024

Local volunteers unveil a billboard in Southport to send a message to local politicians on the climate. The billboard, created by Greenpeace, warns candidates in the constituency to ‘listen or lose’, revealing that of those who had an opinion, 68% of people in Southport say they will vote with climate and environment in mind at the general election.

Climate change

Climate campaigners unveil guerrilla billboards warning local political candidates to “listen or lose”

Today local volunteers have unveiled a guerrilla billboard in Southport to send a message to local politicians on the climate. The billboard, created by Greenpeace, warns candidates in the constituency…

by Florri Burton January 8, 2024

Aerial photo. A giant seed paper banner lies on bare earth ready to sprout. The banner reads

Activism

Artists guerrilla-plant giant living artwork at Tesco site to defy the industrial food industry

An allotment-sized living artwork called The Waiting List was guerrilla-planted by volunteers at a disused Tesco-owned site in Litherland, just north of Liverpool, this morning in an act of defiance…

by Alison Kirkman October 12, 2023

A 30 metre banner is held open by volunteers on a pavement outside an office. The banner reads

Activism

Giant living artwork unfurled at Westminster as waiting lists for allotments double in a decade

A 30-metre-long living artwork made of seed paper was unfurled and displayed at Westminster this morning by artists and allotmenteers. They are urging the government to enable people to exercise…

by Alison Kirkman October 11, 2023

A close up of a part of a city bridge covered in people, against a blue sky, another bridge and and some buildings. The people on the bridge carry red and blue flags. A large banner central in the frame, reading

Activism

A vote for the climate is a vote to fix everything that’s wrong with the UK – here’s why

Political leaders are planning their pledges ahead of the next election. Here's how electing those bold enough to take strong action on climate would solve many of the UK’s most urgent problems

by Greenpeace UK September 21, 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 plundering the…

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 including BMW, Renault and Google…

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 the weekend in Mexico…

by Alison Kirkman July 25, 2023

Greenpeace activists on a small boat hold up a stop deep sea mining banner in front of a giant industrial ship

Deep sea mining

UK, Norway, Mexico fail to advance deep sea mining as opposition mounts

Kingston, Jamaica, 24 July 2023 - Talks about deep sea mining and the impacts this destructive industry would have on the ocean resume today at the International Seabed Authority (ISA)…

by Alison Kirkman July 24, 2023