Search results for: node/new scientist debates

Air pollution

Parliament asked ordinary people what the UK should do about climate change – here’s what they said

After months of learning and debate, the ‘citizens’ assembly’ on climate change has said how the UK should play its part to tackle the problem. The results might come as…

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson September 22, 2020

Forests

Flame-grilling the Amazon: Greenpeace UK climbers drop giant wildfire banners over flagship Burger King

London, Monday 23 September 2019: Greenpeace climbers have appeared on the roof of Burger King’s iconic restaurant in London’s Leicester Square to unfurl two giant banners denouncing the fast-food giant’s links…

by Alison Kirkman September 23, 2019

Chickens densely packed into an industrial barn

Forests

Winging it: UK’s chicken boom is fuelling deforestation in South America

Greenpeace calls on supermarkets to set meat-reduction targets

by Alison Kirkman January 21, 2020

A large sign saying 'Welcome to Britain' against a Union flag

Environmental justice

Why we need to unite against the Nationality and Borders Bill

The UK’s Nationality and Borders Bill has been strongly criticised by legal experts, devolved assemblies and pressure groups. Here’s why we should stand against it.

by Grace Almond, Christopher Deane March 15, 2022

Environmental justice

7 ways the UK’s transport system is unfair

The UK’s transport system is unfair, and it’s driving massive inequalities and climate change.

by Priya Surendra January 26, 2021

A man wearing gloves and boots examines a red garment while standing in a vast landfill covered in discarded clothing and plastic waste, surrounded by partially built homes in a residential area.

Environmental justice

Why Britain’s old clothes are clogging Ghana’s wetlands

Discarded clothes from Next, Asda and M&S were found in protected wetlands threatened by fast-growing waste dumps.

by Greenpeace UK June 18, 2025

Plastic

Global plastic pledge signed by Coke, Nestlé and others weak on reduction

Leading brands have no plans in place to reduce their overall plastic output

by Greenpeace UK Press Office October 29, 2018

Fishing

Greenpeace expands boulder barrier in marine protected area as government fails to strengthen safeguards

Greenpeace is placing more boulders in the Dogger Bank Marine Protected Area to stop destructive bottom trawling as the UK government has failed to commit to boosting legal protections for…

by Stefano Gelmini September 28, 2020

Video presenter Lex Croucher (long hair, black sweater) looks up with a puzzled expression and open-palm gesture against a green background. Text reads 'Do hashtags and petitions actually work?'

People

How online activism has changed the world

It’s easy to be cynical about online activism. But done right, internet-based campaigning can – and does – change the world. Here’s how.

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson April 9, 2020

A group of campaigners smiling and cheering outside the Supreme Court.

Climate change

The game-changing legal decision on oil drilling, explained

A landmark court case has ended with a big win for the climate. Here’s what you need to know.

by Greenpeace UK June 26, 2024