Air pollution Lockdown showed how our car-jammed streets can change for the better Social distancing has forced cities to rethink their streets, turning car-dominated spaces over to walking and biking. When they see the difference it makes, they might never turn back. by Greenpeace UK May 1, 2020
Plastic UK supermarkets can halve throwaway plastic by 2025 by reducing plastic across 54 grocery categories Supermarkets could make big cuts to the amount of plastic waste they produce by zeroing in on just a few ‘problem products’ responsible for a big chunk of their plastic footprint, a groundbreaking new report has found by Alexandra Sedgwick September 1, 2020
General Windfall tax on oil giants could yield £4bn lifeline for bill payers By bringing in a windfall tax on the huge profits made by fossil fuel giants the Chancellor could raise enough money to cover a £500 payment to six million households expected to be in fuel poverty by April, with money to spare for insulating homes. by Stefano Gelmini February 2, 2022
Greenpeace Press Centre Breaking news, press contact details, photos, video and other resources for journalists and media professionals by Greenpeace UK February 22, 2019
Activism Meet the Greenpeace women campaigning to end the age of fossil fuels Meet some of the women working to stop climate wrecking fossil fuel extraction and build a better world. by Greenpeace UK March 11, 2025
Climate change Climbers drape Sunak’s £2m mansion in oil-black fabric as PM commits to fossil fuel frenzy Greenpeace activists have climbed onto the roof of Rishi Sunak's £2m country mansion in protest at his backing for a major expansion of oil and gas drilling amid a climate crisis by Joe Evans August 3, 2023
Climate change Autumn Statement 2023: Greenpeace press briefing The UK risks missing out on huge jobs and growth opportunities, unless the government uses the Autumn Statement to promote a green industrial strategy. November 21, 2023
Climate change We’re living in a golden age of greenwash From 'carbon neutral' flights to 'net zero' bacon, dishonest green PR is on the rise. by Stefano Gelmini June 29, 2021
Environmental justice Rainbow warriors: how queer movements can inspire climate activists We celebrate three queer movements that fought David-and-Goliath battles – and won. It’s more important than ever for environmentalists to learn from these phenomenal activists as we continue to fight against the climate emergency. by Georgia Whitaker February 28, 2020
Activism Judge dismisses charges against Rishi Sunak roof protestors Friday 20th September, 2024. York - The four Greenpeace activists who made headlines after protesting on the roof of the former Prime Minister’s mansion in Yorkshire last year have had… by Joe Evans September 20, 2024
