EU exporting over 10,000 tonnes of banned bee-killing pesticides a year, investigation finds
A new investigation has revealed for the first time the full scale of exports of banned neonicotinoid pesticides from Europe
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Let polluters assess their own water incidents, watchdog says
England’s environment watchdog has scaled back how it responds to reports of pollution in outdoor swimming spots despite growing concerns over sewage dumping on beaches, according to internal documents seen by Unearthed. In a memo circulated to staff over…
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.
Black plastic: what’s the problem?
Black plastic is one of the most problematic forms of plastic you can find on supermarket shelves – but what makes this microwave meal tray favourite so bad?
Government plans to manage fishing in Marine Protected Areas is unambitious in the face of the industrial fishing frenzy
A Defra consultation announced today is way too slow to deal with the industrial fishing frenzy gripping our so-called Marine Protected Areas
BREAKING: Greenpeace UK creates underwater boulder barrier in the South West Deeps to block destructive industrial fishing
Greenpeace UK has placed 18 limestone boulders on the seabed in the South West Deeps (East) Marine Protected Area to block destructive industrial fishing.
Greenpeace UK prepares for second boulder drop in the South West Deeps Marine Protected Area
Greenpeace UK is preparing to return to the South West Deeps (East) Marine Protected Area to extend the protective boulder barrier they created on 1 September. Tomorrow (Thursday 8 September) activists and crew will load eight more boulders onto Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise…
10 fascinating Amazon Rainforest facts to inspire change
The Amazon might be the world's best-known rainforest, but most people don't know how incredible it really is. Get informed with these 10 Amazon facts.
Super-trawler Margiris was operating in UK ‘Marine Conservation Zone’
London, UK, 31.10.2019 - Analysis by Greenpeace UK has shown that the super-trawler Margiris was fishing in an area of the English Channel designated by the UK government as a Marine Conservation Zone. UK law enforcement boarded the Margiris soon after arriving in the Channel, finding no evidence of illegal activity.
BREAKING: Government’s Marine Management Organisation blocks Greenpeace UK boulder action overnight
The Marine Management Organisation threatened Poole Harbour Commissioners with legal action if they allowed the boulders into port.
Government’s Marine Management Organisation blocks Greenpeace UK boulder action overnight
The MMO, the government agency in charge of protecting our seas, has intervened to stop Greenpeace UK placing more boulders in the South West Deeps (East) Marine Protected Area to shield it from destructive bottom trawling
Private jet flights in the UK soar to new heights – analysis
The UK has the busiest private jet route, the most polluting route and the most flights overall out of any European country, according to a new analysis.
Government-funded deep sea mining research vessel confronted by Indigenous activists
Greenpeace International has challenged a UK Royal Research Vessel in peaceful protest as it returned to Costa Rica from a 7-week long expedition to areas of the Pacific Ocean targeted for deep sea mining. One Greenpeace activist scaled the side of the vessel to unfurl a banner…
Bad Taste: full information for applicants
Applications are now closed. See the projects on the showcase page. See the open call. Email badtaste@greenpeace.org with any queries. What is Bad Taste? Bad Taste is a Greenpeace project funding creative ideas that confront the role of the UK’s industrial food system in the…
Greenpeace prosecuted over underwater boulder barrier
Greenpeace in court today after the Marine Management Organisation decided to prosecute Greenpeace over protecting nature by building an underwater boulder barrier.