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Closeup of the back of a modern car with the word 'electric' embossed on the paintwork.

Air pollution

Electric cars are greener than petrol cars – but they’re not perfect

Switching to electric cars is essential, but it’s not enough. Our transport system needs a rethink.

by Paul Morozzo September 11, 2020

Deep sea mining

The government didn’t want you to know about these secret deep sea mining licences – now it’s clear why

The UK government has secretly issued deep sea mining licences to a company owned by an arms corporation.

by Jack Bullett May 12, 2021

Workers in overalls cut up pieces of meat on a stainless steel production line

Environmental justice

The shocking violence and suffering behind the global meat industry

The global meat industry is not only disastrous for the planet’s climate, it’s a human rights calamity. It doesn’t have to be like this.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson November 12, 2020

Oceans

UN Ocean Treaty negotiations – Greenpeace response

Some governments are lacking in vision and ambition to safeguard wildlife, tackle climate change and ensure food security for billions of people

by Luke Massey September 16, 2018

A large splash erupts alongside a Greenpeace ship as a boulder is placed in the water

Oceans

Greenpeace back with more boulders as government leaves 97% of protected areas open to destructive bottom trawling

Activists on the Greenpeace ship Esperanza have built a new underwater boulder barrier in the Offshore Brighton marine protected area in the English Channel, one of the UK’s most heavily…

by James Hanson February 26, 2021

Train approaching the camera with motion-blurred background

Air pollution

Briefing: Transforming public transport in a green recovery

To build a resilient future, connect left-behind communities and create thousands of jobs, the government should provide at least £10bn a year additional public investment in low carbon transport infrastructure…

October 8, 2020

The Ukrainian blue-and-yellow flag, backlight by the sun against a blue sky with a few clouds

Peace

How to help people affected by the Ukraine war

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has been condemned around the world, and people throughout the country are at risk. Here's how you can help.

by Jamie Woolley March 3, 2022

Aerial view of a ship carrying a giant oil platform entering a Norwegian port. The bright red platform dwarfs the surrounding islands and buildings.

Activism

Shell is suing Greenpeace for a peaceful protest. Help us fight them in court.

Shell is suing Greenpeace - threatening a multi million dollar lawsuit and a protest ban. We need your help to fight in court.

by Emily Black November 9, 2023

Photo montage shows plastic straws, pill packets and chopped vegetables.

Environmental justice

We need to talk about plastic for access, or ‘Placcess’

Banning single-use plastics like straws threatens disability rights and dignity for people with disabilities. Here’s how a plastic for access, or ‘Placcess’, system could help.

by Dr Abigail Pearson March 7, 2024

Activism

Shell hits Greenpeace with intimidation lawsuit: threatening $8.6m damages claim and protest ban to silence climate demands

Oil giant Shell has launched an intimidation lawsuit against Greenpeace UK and Greenpeace International in response to a peaceful protest by Greenpeace International earlier this year.

by Emily Black November 9, 2023