Greenpeace UK

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?

Greenpeace climbers halt BP oil rig bound for the North Sea

Greenpeace activists have boarded a BP oil rig halting its progress as it sails out to start drilling new oil wells off the coast of Scotland

People in Greenpeace t-shirts outside the Foreign and Commonwealth Office hold a banner saying Protect the Oceans, and a rescue ring decorated with postcards.

Protecting oceans from the streets of London to the negotiating table at the UN

Michelle, a local Greenpeace volunteer, describes a summer of campaigning for a Global Ocean Treaty to protect the world's oceans – in advance of high-level negotiations at the UN in New York

Amazon deforestation alerts in January are 5 times more than last year

Brazilian Space Agency INPE estimates that 430 km² of forest were cleared in just one month New Data from the Brazilian Space Agency INPE’s DETER-B deforestation monitoring system registered the highest rate of deforestation for the month of January…

Plastic and coronavirus: here’s what you need to know

While the world is rightly preoccupied with tackling coronavirus, our oceans and wildlife are *still* choking on plastic – and oil companies are pushing to produce more of the stuff than ever before. So what do we need to know about plastic in the age of Covid-19?

Briefing: a windfall tax on extra oil and gas profits

Taxing extra oil and gas profits to support households and boost UK energy resilience

Media briefing: Cambo oil field

Just weeks away from the UK hosting global climate talks, COP26, in Glasgow, the Cambo oil field has become a symbol of the government’s failure on climate. Where it has the opportunity to show climate leadership, it’s shown reluctance and fear of change. The government has been loyal to the…

Two women on bikes smiling at the camera while waiting at a red light on a separated cycle lane. A queue of other riders is out of focus behind them.

The beginner’s guide to city cycling

There’s never been a better time to start cycling, but it can be confusing for beginners. If you’re wondering how to buy the right bike, how to cycle safely on the road, or what to wear for cycling, this guide is for you.

The UK’s Largest Plastic Waste Survey Reveals 1.7 Billion Pieces of Plastic Packaging Still Being Thrown Away by Households Weekly

The Big Plastic Count found that UK households discard an estimated 90 billion plastic pieces annually, with only 17% being recycled domestically.

Boris Johnson gets a surprise visit from toy cars

Remote-controlled toy cars sped under the gates of Downing Street towards Boris Johnson’s front door with a message from Greenpeace: we’ll lose the race against the climate crisis unless the government phases out new fossil-fueled cars and vans by 2030.

Giant Virtual Pig SOW is seen on the new app at Tesco, Hackney

Giant pig appears on top of Barclays HQ and Tesco to expose links to industrial meat

A giant, virtual, female pig has appeared on top of Barclays’ Canary Wharf HQ, two Tesco stores in London and Liverpool, DEFRA and other locations [1] in a new augmented reality app created by artists to expose companies and the government’s links to industrial meat. Download images…

An inflatable pink octopus stands outside a tall hotel in London's canary wharf. A Greenpeace activist holds a banner reading 'STOP DEEP SEA MINING' in front.

Greenpeace confronts deep sea mining industry with giant octopus

Greenpeace activists brought a giant pink octopus to confront the deep sea mining industry at its annual shindig in Canary Wharf, London

Tree roots plunge into the ground like tendons

A legacy for our rainforests

For many years, gifts in Wills have inspired incredible victories for our forests. Learn more about how your support can power our forest campaigns and give a voice to vulnerable ecosystems worldwide.

A dozen or so small-scale fishermen in a colourful wooden boat pull up a net from a turquoise ocean.

I’ve spent 8 years campaigning for the oceans: here’s what I wish more people understood

Easy answers can be tempting, but oversimplifying the ocean crisis can do more harm than good.

Aerial view of a lush rainforest canopy. One large tree has fallen, leaving a horizontal tree-shaped hole in the canopy.

Amazon rainforest

The Amazon rainforest helps regulate the climate and is home to millions of people and a huge percentage of the world’s remaining biodiversity. Despite its importance, the Amazon is under serious threat from deforestation, mainly to make space for industrial agriculture.