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Climate change

Swarm of 300 drones descends on Cornwall demanding G7 world leaders ‘ACT NOW’ to protect the planet

A groundbreaking new Greenpeace film calls on world leaders gathered at the G7 to ‘ACT NOW’ to tackle the climate and nature crisis.

by Phil Richards June 11, 2021

Aerial view of a giant fishing ship with a net trailing behind it

Oceans

Greenpeace launch Operation Ocean Witness to patrol UK marine protected areas

For World Oceans Day, Greenpeace UK has launched Operation Ocean Witness.

by James Hanson June 8, 2021

A row of people in colourful kayaks hold up a banner reading 'People vs Shell'

Climate change

The tide might finally be turning on the oil industry

For years, the giant oil companies looked unshakeable. But over 10 surprising days in May, Exxon, Chevron and Shell lost a string of major battles that could finally force them to take climate change seriously.

by Emily Black June 4, 2021

Climate change

Six tough questions about Greenpeace’s climate campaign, answered by experts

Do global summits ever achieve anything? Can we really make a difference? And who’s responsible for change?

by Samantha Wockner June 3, 2021

Climate change

Boris Johnson, your climate change scorecard is ready

The UK is hosting the crucial COP26 global climate summit this year. The government says it's leading the world on climate change – but how are they really doing?

by Sam Wockner June 3, 2021

no nuclear tape outside nuclear power station

Climate change

We don’t need nuclear power to tackle climate change

I’ve always kept an open mind about nuclear power, but after four decades working on this issue, I’m still waiting for someone to prove me wrong.

by Jonathon Porritt June 1, 2021

A person looks at a distant oil platform through binoculars.

Climate change

Can the UK really stop drilling new oil and gas wells?

Five tough questions about Greenpeace’s campaign - answered by an expert.

by Philip Evans June 1, 2021

London skyline with skyscrapers shrouded in fog

Climate change

Revealed: the UK’s worst carbon polluters aren’t who you think

Regulating the finance sector is probably the biggest single thing the government could do to stop the global climate catastrophe.

by Bryony Walker June 1, 2021

Two oil or gas platforms in the sea. One is further away and wreathed with mist.

Climate change

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.

by Daniel Jones May 24, 2021

Climate change

The Big Smoke: the global emissions of the UK financial sector

This report examines the ongoing role of the UK's private financial institutions in financing the climate and nature emergency. It demonstrates that the UK’s 'financed emissions' are extensive, likely representing one of the UK’s most significant contributions to climate change.

May 24, 2021