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Gloster, Mississippi, resident Jasmine Jenkins stands in front of the Drax plant Amite Bioenergy, which began operations next to her community in 2014.

People

“Green” energy giant Drax pays out $3 million to settle toxic pollution claims

Campaigners accuse UK government of “subsidising environmental racism” The company that runs Drax power station has quietly agreed to pay out $3.2m to settle…

by Daniel Jones September 26, 2022

Infographic comparing the carbon emissions of the richest and poorest parts of the world’s population. The emissions of the richest 10% are the same as the rest of the world combined. The richest 1% twice as much as the poorest 50%.

Climate change

Why Greenpeace UK doesn’t campaign on population

Is population control the right way to address climate change and other environmental problems? The evidence shows that tackling unsustainable consumption is fairer and more effective.

by Greenpeace UK August 25, 2022

A melted ice cream cone lies on a paved road

Climate change

Heatwaves and climate change: we’re not ready for the age of extreme heat

Climate change is pushing the UK into a new age of extreme heat, and we’re dangerously unprepared. Here's what you need to know.

by Mal Chadwick August 11, 2022

Climate change

Fashion waste from Nike, Clarks and other top brands’ suppliers burnt in toxic kilns employing modern-day slaves in Cambodia

Greenpeace urges firms to crack down on “sickening” practice

by Stefano Gelmini August 8, 2022

Areeba and Will sitting together on a bench outside, with dense foliage in the background

People

Greenpeace UK appoints joint Executive Directors

Greenpeace UK has appointed Areeba Hamid and Will McCallum as its new joint Executive Directors. This is the first time in the decades-long history of the…

by Alison Kirkman August 1, 2022

Person holding a sign that reads “Climate justice now”. There are broken palm trees behind them and debris covering the floor they stand on.

Activism

Your guide to environmental justice language

Whether you’re new to environmental justice, or just want to learn more, these are the key terms and ideas to know.

by Grace Almond July 20, 2022

Boris Johnson gives opening speech at COP26 Summit

Air pollution

The verdict on Boris Johnson’s green track record – and what he should do next

After three chaotic years in office, Boris Johnson has just a few weeks left as prime minister. Let’s run through his best and worst green decisions, and the things he…

by Mal Chadwick July 15, 2022

A large truck drives along the top of a giant pile of waste in a landfill site. Seagulls circle overhead.

People

5 surprising things we learned from the biggest ever household plastic count

Nearly a quarter of a million people counted their plastic waste for one week, and the results are fascinating. Here's what we learned.

by Chris Thorne July 13, 2022

#JusticeForDom&Bruno: Faces of Dom and Bruno against a black background

Activism

Protecting forests shouldn’t mean murder. Let’s demand justice for Bruno and Dom.

An Indigenous expert and British journalist went missing in the Amazon in early June. Their deaths mark the latest in a series of attacks against Indigenous communities, their land and…

by Greenpeace UK June 16, 2022

Red, white and black graphic of two people with the text

Activism

Vigil to call for more action from Brazilian government in search for UK journalist & Brazilian Indigenous expert

A 50-strong gathering of family members, journalists and civil society organisations held vigil at the Brazilian Embassy in London this morning to urge Brazilian authorities to scale up…

by Alison Kirkman June 9, 2022