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half under water half above water shot of iceberg

Protect the Antarctic

The frozen southern pole is a haven for wildlife. Whales, seals and penguins feast in the Antarctic’s southern ocean and international agreements protect the icy continent. But commercial fishing and climate change pose a threat. So we need to create a giant ocean sanctuary, the biggest on Earth, to protect the Antarctic.

by Fran Grobke August 8, 2019

Aerial photo of a squid boat with lights along the edge. The deck is covered with squid and people are working on the boat.

Fishing

How squid fishing is harming our oceans

Behind that forkful of squid, there’s an entire industry that capitalises on a lack of fishing regulations in international waters. This industry poses a huge threat to marine life and affects coastal communities worldwide, so find out why squid matter for the future of our oceans.

by Will McCallum, Leah Das March 18, 2022

How Greenpeace creates change

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.

by Fran Grobke August 12, 2019

First-person view of someone sitting on the edge of a skyscraper at night. The photographer's legs and feet are seen hanging over the edge, and tall buildings and streets are visible far below.

Climate change

Making climate risk count

Properly integrating climate risk into companies’ financial statements and auditor’s reports would help to shift capital away from climate destroying activities. However, most UK companies and their auditors are failing to meaningfully disclose these risks and their financial implications.

by Charlie Kronick September 15, 2021

Three 'Fly Agaric' mushrooms sprout from a leafy woodland floor. Their white stems are topped with bright red caps, spotted with white bumps.

Nature and wildlife

11 fascinating fungi you can find in the UK

Fungi comes in all joyous shapes and colours, and is everywhere in the UK. Here are 11 types of fungi to look out for – some you might even find on a walk around the neighbourhood.

by Sam Wockner, Hannah Davey February 3, 2021

Activism

One year of Labour: what has Keir Starmer’s government achieved so far?

A first-year report card for the UK government.

by Greenpeace UK July 3, 2025