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Climate change

SHUTDOWN: Nearly 100 Barclays branches out of action after Greenpeace climate protest

Images: https://media.greenpeace.org/collection/27MZIFJ83S4UM Nearly 100 Barclays high street branches have been shut down by Greenpeace activists this morning in protest against the…

by Greenpeace UK Press Office March 2, 2020

Black and white photo of protestors holding banners and placards advocating for LGBT rights

Environmental justice

Rainbow warriors: how queer movements can inspire climate activists

We celebrate three queer movements that fought David-and-Goliath battles – and won. It’s more important than ever for environmentalists to learn from these phenomenal activists as we continue to fight…

by Georgia Whitaker February 28, 2020

Air travel

Heathrow third runway decision: what happened and what does it mean?

A court ruling has thrown a third runway at Heathrow into doubt. But what exactly has happened, and does this mean expanding Heathrow is completely off the cards?

by Jamie Woolley February 27, 2020

Air travel

Court of Appeal clips Heathrow’s wings as third runway forced into climate emergency landing

Major setback for plans to build a third runway at Heathrow as the Court of Appeal rules the government decision was unlawful for ignoring the Paris climate agreement

by Stefano Gelmini February 27, 2020

Two polar bears standing on a small ice floe

Nature and wildlife

Polar bear facts: 8 reasons to love polar bears from a safe distance

Polar bears look cute, cuddly and even friendly. But don't be fooled. They're expert hunters and ferocious with it. Here are all the reasons you need to keep a respectable…

by Ian Duff February 27, 2020

A cute orange and white clownfish in an anemone

Nature and wildlife

A natural state of being: LGBTQ+ behaviours in the animal kingdom

A frequent misconception is LGBTQ+ behaviours don’t happen in the natural world. However, same-sex penguins adopting and rearing chicks is just one example showing that the animal kingdom is as…

by Lea Uva February 26, 2020

Climate change

‘We Will Not Be Silenced’: Greenpeace Boss in Court as BP’s Rig Operator Seeks Jail and Unlimited Fines Over Rig Protest

BP’s rig operator Transocean asks court to jail Greenpeace boss and board members for up to two years and impose unlimited fines. Greenpeace will defend its actions in face of…

by Emily Black February 24, 2020

Bees

Pesticide giants make billions from bee-harming and other hazardous chemicals

Major analysis exposes scale of global trade in highly hazardous pesticides

by Alison Kirkman February 20, 2020

Forests

Orangutan facts: how well do you know the orangutan?

Orangutans have many interesting quirks. Here are 10 facts about one of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom – where you can learn about their talent for engineering, what…

by Richard George February 15, 2020

Forests

10 incredible tiger facts to share with friends

Tigers have loads of unique and fascinating features. Did you know that each tiger has the word "king" written on it? Or that a tiger's roar can temporarily paralyse human?…

by Richard George February 15, 2020