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Air pollution

In the world’s first ‘Coronavirus elections’, South Korea voted for climate action

In the first national elections in the time of Covid-19, South Korea’s Democratic Party won in a landslide – after putting forward a bold Green New Deal plan in their manifesto. Here’s what happened.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson April 23, 2020

Video presenter Lex Croucher (long hair, black sweater) looks up with a puzzled expression and open-palm gesture against a green background. Text reads 'Do hashtags and petitions actually work?'

People

How online activism has changed the world

It’s easy to be cynical about online activism. But done right, internet-based campaigning can – and does – change the world. Here’s how.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson April 9, 2020

Air travel

Heathrow third runway decision: what happened and what does it mean?

A court ruling has thrown a third runway at Heathrow into doubt. But what exactly has happened, and does this mean expanding Heathrow is completely off the cards?

by Jamie Woolley February 27, 2020

Climate change

BREAKING: The Guardian ends all fossil fuel advertising

More than 125,000 signed a Greenpeace petition calling for oil ads to be banned in the media

by Greenpeace UK Press Office January 29, 2020

Climate change

Fracking halted in massive climate victory – but it’s not yet completely banned

In a victory for grassroots activists, the government has put a stop to fracking in England following a report concluding that tremors cannot be controlled. While it’s not yet fully banned, the science suggests it’s unlikely to be revived.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson November 5, 2019

Plastic

Sainsbury’s promise to reduce plastic by half thanks to people power!

People power works! After huge public pressure Sainsbury’s recently pledged to cut their plastic usage by 50% by 2025 – a move which could see plastic reduction across the whole industry.

by Anthony Lewis October 7, 2019

Giant polar bear puppet in front of London Eye

Climate change

National Theatre breaks up with Shell

Barely 48 hours after the Royal Shakespeare Company ditched its BP sponsorship, another major cultural institution has shown Big Oil the door. More breakups than an episode of Love Island

by Stefano Gelmini October 4, 2019

Climate change

What is ‘net zero’, and how can we get there?

The government committed the UK to reach ‘net zero’ emissions by 2050. But what does that mean? And will it actually help fight climate change?

by Rebecca Newsom June 12, 2019

Plastic

Greenpeace welcomes Scotland’s move on bottle return scheme

Far-reaching scheme enjoys public support and will drastically boost recycling collection rates

by Greenpeace UK Press Office May 8, 2019

Forests

Breakthrough moment to end deforestation for palm oil

Thanks to people-powered campaigning, the world's largest palm oil trader has a new action plan to map and monitor its suppliers. If they follow through, it's a big milestone towards stopping forest destruction.

by Nicholas Monro December 17, 2018