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People

‘I’ve learnt so much from working with people who are all incredibly kind, knowledgeable and willing to help’

Leelou joined Greenpeace UK as an intern in the press team. They discuss their internship and how they found it, their best Greenpeace moments and their experience of being non-binary…

by Leelou Gordon-Fox, Katie Lester March 18, 2022

People

‘Being with like-minded people from all different backgrounds has been so inspiring.’

Gurvinder has always been interested in working within the environmental sector, so when she saw an internship at Greenpeace, she knew it would be a great opportunity to develop her…

by Gurvinder Uppal, Katie Lester March 18, 2022

Greenpeace crewmembers prepare a boulder for placement on the seabed. A second ship is visible in the background

Oceans

Taken to court for protecting the seabed – by those meant to protect our seas

At Greenpeace, we’re used to being challenged in court. But being taken to task by an agency meant to protect the seas, for doing exactly that? That’s a new one!

by John Sauven March 18, 2022

Aerial photo of a squid boat with lights along the edge. The deck is covered with squid and people are working on the boat.

Fishing

How squid fishing is harming our oceans

Behind that forkful of squid, there’s an entire industry that capitalises on a lack of fishing regulations in international waters. This industry poses a huge threat to marine life and…

by Will McCallum, Leah Das March 18, 2022

Aerial photo of two squid jiggers sailing in tandem on a deep blue ocean

Fishing

Squids in the spotlight

This report uncovers the huge scale of the global squid fishing industry, which has grown over 10-fold since 1950 and is now jeopardising marine ecosystems around the world.

March 18, 2022

The Greenpeace ship Esperanza in the Davis Strait off the coast of Greenland.

Activism

Hope floats: the Greenpeace Esperanza retires after two decades, but the light shines on

For over 20 years a Greenpeace ship called Esperanza – ‘hope’ in English – lit up the darkness in the fight to protect the environment. Its voyages have now come to an…

by Greenpeace UK March 16, 2022

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

Energy Crisis: gas burners alight on a gas powered hob.

Climate change

Civil society statement on energy independence and spring statement

We are writing as a coalition of 37 civil society groups to call on the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and the Business Secretary to ensure the upcoming energy independence plan…

March 15, 2022

Silhouetted wind turbines against a setting sun

Environmental justice

Coalition of civil society groups call for greater action on fuel poverty and to cut fossil fuels in upcoming Energy Independence Plan

Coalition of civil society groups call for greater action on fuel poverty and to cut fossil fuels in upcoming Energy Independence Plan 39 organisations spanning…

by Greenpeace UK Press Office March 15, 2022

Climate change

Follow tankers carrying Russian oil and gas, live on Twitter

In response to the invasion of Ukraine, many countries have taken steps to block shipments of Russian oil and gas. Now an amazing new Twitter tool allows anyone to see…

by Jamie Woolley March 11, 2022