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100,000 Count Packaging for Government Action on Plastic

Nationwide, 100,000 participants, including nearly 13,000 school classes, are participating in The Big Plastic Count this week. It is a unique opportunity for households to gather evidence for the government about the extent of the UK’s plastic waste problem.

The words 'Peace now' in the blue and yellow colours of the Ukrainian flag, projected onto Tower Bridge at night

Getting off gas will restrict Putin’s wars and reduce energy bills

Our dependence on gas is helping to fund the war in Ukraine, as well as driving up energy bills and fueling the climate crisis. Getting off gas is the answer, and the government has the perfect opportunity to make radical changes in how we use energy to provide heating and generate electricity.

Nigel Farage’s referendum on net zero – Greenpeace reaction

Commenting on reports that Nigel Farage has called for a referendum on the UK government’s target to cut climate-wrecking emissions to zero by 2050, Greenpeace UK’s head of politics Rebecca Newsom said: “Our dependence on fossil fuels has been the lifeblood of Vladimir Putin’s regime. Thanks to weak political…

Fracking back on the agenda – Greenpeace reaction

Responding to reports fracking is back on the agenda Greenpeace UK’s head of energy Rosie Rogers said: “After a decade of hype and bluster, all the fracking industry has given us are two holes in a muddy field and some minor earthquakes. Trying to restart fracking now would only mean…

Birds fly above crisp blue water with clumps of yellow grasses on a bright day.

What are the effects of climate change on biodiversity?

Climate change is dramatically shaping our world today. But its consequences are not limited to humans alone. It also has far-reaching effects on the world’s biodiversity. Let's explore how climate change and biodiversity are interlinked – and how tackling one can help the other.

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The board of directors is responsible for strategic decisions including approving organisational policy; approving the organisational development plan; and ratifying decisions made at the Greenpeace UK annual general meeting. The board’s role also includes approval of Greenpeace UK’s annual budget and audited accounts, and the appointment and supervision of Greenpeace…