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A majestic humpback whale gracefully glides through the shallow waters of the azure ocean.

Nature and wildlife

Key UN ocean target set to be missed by EIGHT decades, report reveals

As talks get underway at the UN Biodiversity COP16 in Cali, Colombia, a Greenpeace International report released today warns that at the current rate of progress, the 30x30 nature target…

by Kai Tabacek October 21, 2024

General

Boris’ chlorinated chickens coming home to roost

Commenting on leaked documents showing the US trade delegation urged their UK counterparts to move away from EU food, animal welfare and environmental regulations, Greenpeace UK's chief scientist Dr Doug Parr said: “The…

by Stefano Gelmini November 27, 2019

A person on a bike rides past colourful billboards advertising the Big Plastic Count

Plastic

100,000 count their plastic to tackle the plastic crisis

Greenpeace and Everyday Plastic supporters just made history by taking part in The Big Plastic Count - the biggest ever investigation into plastic waste.

by Bryony Walker June 1, 2022

A volunteer wearing a Greenpeace t-shirt sits on a bench outside with a primary school pupil. The volunteer is speaking and pointing to a sheet of paper held by the pupil.

Become a Greenpeace Speaker

Use your public speaking skills to change minds and inspire action

by Mal Chadwick October 6, 2020

Climate change

Spring Budget 2024: Greenpeace briefing

Major parties rollback on climate spending: why reforming our tax system and borrowing is crucial to a healthier, fairer, green economy.

March 4, 2024

Climate change

BP’s net zero announcement – Greenpeace response

Bernard Looney, BP's new boss, has unveiled his plan to tackle the oil giant's carbon problem. Amidst a climate emergency, all the tough questions are being left to his successor to answer

by Stefano Gelmini February 12, 2020

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Climate change

Rishi Sunak’s Alan Partridge moment an attempt to drive public to distraction

Commenting on the transport announcements from both the prime minister and the transport secretary over the weekend and in today’s speech, Greenpeace UK’s policy director Dr Doug Parr said: “Talking…

by Stefano Gelmini October 2, 2023

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Activism

Curious about volunteering with Greenpeace? Come and ask us about it!

Greenpeace staff and volunteers are hosting a series of events across the country. Come along and find out about Greenpeace campaigns, and how to get involved.

by Greenpeace UK June 9, 2022

A large truck drives along the top of a giant pile of waste in a landfill site. Seagulls circle overhead.

Plastic

The Big Plastic Count Results: How citizen science exposed a system incapable of tackling the plastic crisis

This report reveals the results of The Big Plastic Count. Almost a quarter of a million participants threw away 6.4 million pieces of packaging waste in just one week, yet only 12% is likely recycled. It provided overwhelming proof that the UK’s waste system cannot cope with the enormous amount of waste generated.

July 12, 2022

A pygmy blue whale breaking the surface of a blue ocean, a cloud of water vapour escapes from its blowhole.

Fishing

Meet the Pygmy Blue Whale: an amazing ocean discovery

The discovery of the Pygmy Blue Whale shows how much we still don't know about the world's whales - and how important it is to protect them.

by Willie Mackenzie February 22, 2021