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BP like to say they're part of the climate change solution, but they're spending billions of pounds to explore more oil and lobby against climate legislation.

Supermarkets contribute a minimum of 59 billion pieces of single-use plastic to our plastic pollution problem each year. We investigated which supermarkets are working towards reducing their impact and which ones are not.

As you read this, I’m sitting in a big container outside BP HQ in London, blocking one of the main entrances to the building. Along with a team of climbers on the roof, and more people in containers like mine, we’ve shut down the building. This is one of the scariest things I’ve ever done, but I know it’s the right thing.

My friend Jo and I climbed up a BP oil rig and now we're occupying it to stop it from going out to the North Sea to drill for up to 30 million barrels of oil.

Greenpeace investigates, documents and exposes the causes of environmental destruction. We work to bring about change by lobbying, consumer pressure and mobilising members of the general public. And we take peaceful direct action to protect our Earth and promote solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Taking non-violent direct action is an important part of how Greenpeace achieves change. From climbing a power station to performing a concert in a museum, direct action can take many forms! Here are six actions to give a flavour of what they can look like.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Greenpeace, no more so than in the London office. Opportunities are frequently available in a wide range of areas, from office admin and data entry to painting and carpentry – all vital in helping to defend our natural world.

Join the Greenpeace crew as a festival volunteer. Applications are now closed, and will reopen in Spring 2025.

We rely on your support, and in turn we work hard to earn and keep your trust through the care we take in spending our funds and processing the information you share with us

How we fundraise: your questions answered

Practical actions the UK government must take to help avert the climate crisis

Free Rang-tan posters are no longer available, but we're offering downloadable Rang-tan resources for schools

Take part in a challenge, run a marathon or organise your own event to raise money for Greenpeace

While Greenpeace’s work makes the headlines, people behind the scenes are making sure that MPs and other representatives hear the message too. Our UK-wide network of political lobbying volunteers is helping to win some major victories.

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