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Deep sea mining exploration licenses granted by the UK government to weapons giant Lockheed Martin’s subsidiary are riddled with inaccuracies, based on outdated legislation and could be unlawful, according to new analysis.
Download Sônia Guajajara’s full video appeal plus images of today’s peaceful direct action here: https://media.greenpeace.org/collection/27MZIFJLGPN40 This morning, activists delivered a powerful video appeal from the heart of the Amazon to the doorstep of Tesco’s HQ in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In the film, now playing…
Global brands with plastic footprint of over 5 million tonnes are still failing on plastic
Our annual report shows the work we undertook in 2019 to expose environmental abuse and to champion solutions that safeguard the long-term health of our planet. None of this would have been possible without the help of ordinary people deciding to do something from where they are –…
Commenting on Defra’s proposals for new legislation to curb deforestation and clean up the UK’s food supply chains, Elena Polisano, forests campaigner at Greenpeace UK, said: “Defra’s proposals to make it ‘illegal for larger businesses to use products unless they comply with local laws to protect natural areas’…
We’re winning the argument on climate change, but still losing the battle on the ground. It’s time for a new approach.
At least 50 million hectares of forest – an area twice the size of the UK – is set to have been destroyed for commodities during 10 years of corporate commitments to end deforestation, according to a new Greenpeace International report
Consumers are being misled by a labelling scheme widely used by UK supermarkets to claim that the palm oil they use is 100% certified sustainable, says Greenpeace. Analysis published today by Greenpeace International in its report Burning Down the House…
The Amazon waste scandal shows that the system is broken. Here’s how we fix it
Breaking news – the Prime Minister is telling the truth! Can it be?! Boris Johnson was all over the news last week after telling a room full of kids that recycling isn’t working. Some have said that he’s “losing the plot”… But believe it or not, we agree with…
Today local volunteers have unveiled a guerrilla billboard in Southport to send a message to local politicians on the climate. The billboard, created by Greenpeace, warns candidates in the constituency to ‘listen or lose’, revealing that of those who had an opinion, 68% of people in…
Inspired by school strikers, millions of people will be out on the streets around the world on Friday 20 September to demand action on climate change from their leaders. Here’s why you should get involved – and how to join in.
Activists on the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior have taken the first ever action at sea against companies preparing to mine the Pacific Ocean’s seabed.
Kingston, Jamaica (July 24, 2023)- Video projections featuring civil society leaders from the Pacific region calling for a halt to deep sea mining were seen throughout the weekend in Mexico City, Mexico, Toronto, Canada, Dover, UK, and Kingston, Jamaica. Greenpeace International created these videos while working…
Trains are running empty, high streets are deserted. Most people are working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. The government has mandated a full lockdown with only essential workers and trips allowed. Here's how to stay connected.