Greenpeace UK

Two protesters raise their fists in solidarity during a march. Behind them, other protesters hold banners saying “Justice transition for all” and “This pale blue dot is all we’ve got”.

The government isn’t rising to the IPCC’s challenge, but the climate movement will

We’re winning the argument on climate change, but still losing the battle on the ground. It’s time for a new approach.

50 million hectares destroyed as companies disregard zero deforestation pledge

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

Local volunteers unveil a 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 Southport say they will vote with climate and environment in mind at the general election.

Climate campaigners unveil guerrilla billboards warning local political candidates to “listen or lose”

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…

Still from animated film showing Boris Johnson being swept away by a wave of plastic waste

Six reasons why Boris Johnson is right about recycling

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…

Why Amazon is throwing away millions of unused products – and how we can stop them

The Amazon waste scandal shows that the system is broken. Here’s how we fix it

Top 3 things you need to know about the climate strike on 20 September

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.

Deep sea mining industry confronted at sea for first time by Greenpeace

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.

A video presenter (dark curly hair, light brown skin, black and white top) sits at a table decorated with models of a wind turbine and Greenpeace ship. She smiles into the camera. Overlaid text reads 'Is climate change racist?'

WATCH: Is climate change racist?

Climate change can't be racist...can it?

Black Friday is frying the planet, join Make SMTHNG Week instead: Greenpeace

Greenpeace and partners offer alternative to major international moments of consumerism

Greenpeace ship displaying a giant banner that says stop deep sea mining

Deep sea mining talks resume. Calls for moratorium grow louder

Kingston, Jamaica, 10 July 2023 — From today, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will bring governments together in Kingston to discuss whether to allow deep sea mining to go ahead. Failure to reach an agreement in previous meetings means that yesterday, on July…

Silhouetted wind turbines against a setting sun

Covid-19 needs our attention right now, but recovery measures could be part of the solution for the climate emergency

Right now, the coronavirus pandemic is the global priority. We all need to work together to save lives and keep our communities together. But the climate and nature emergencies will still be there when the spread of Covid-19 is brought under control. With the right recovery, this could be the moment we take the measures that solve the climate crisis at the same time we escape from this one.

Lack of climate investment creating ‘planet-sized debt’ for our kids, new Chancellor warned

18 civil society organisations, supported by millions of British people, have warned Sajid Javid that the government is on course to miss its net zero target without a big investment in climate and nature.

UK banks and investors responsible for nearly double the UK’s annual carbon emissions, report finds

A new report by Greenpeace UK and WWF UK exposes the climate emissions funded by UK banks, asset managers and other financial institutions.

5 ways to stay connected to your community and fight the coronavirus

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.

Stop deep sea mining projection on sea cliffs at night

Indigenous Pacific Leaders call on countries to ban Deep Sea Mining

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…