Climate change The conclusion from COP25: the politics is as polluted as the planet As COP25 came to a close, the clamour for a solution to the climate emergency grew louder than ever. But the international talks are at risk of stalling as corporate… by Helle Abelvik-Lawson December 20, 2019
Climate change Eating chicken is better for the environment than eating beef. But that doesn’t mean it’s good. Eating chicken has a lower climate impact than eating beef. But rearing chickens on a large scale still causes some serious environmental problems. by Greenpeace UK December 20, 2019
Climate change 5 brilliant books for young environmental activists Young people have been making history by taking part in school strikes to demand action on the crises affecting the environment. Here’s a list of five books that would make… by Almaz Ohene December 19, 2019
Plastic 9 ways to reduce your plastic use at Christmas The festive season is an excuse to kick back and enjoy ourselves, but it can also result in mountains of wasted plastic. These top tips will show you how to… by Bryony Walker, Alice Hunter December 16, 2019
Climate change 5 new year’s resolutions to future-proof your 2020 and ring in a green new decade Ready to make some new year's resolutions? Making better choices and breaking bad habits is especially important for environmentalists in 2020 – the first year of the last decade for… by Farheen Akhter December 11, 2019
Plastic Supermarkets putting more plastic on their shelves than ever Public concern about plastic pollution is at a high, and promises to tackle the problem are pouring out of supermarket PR machines. But new research shows that the plastic footprint… by Anthony Lewis December 5, 2019
Climate change Top tips for lobbying your MP With the general election rapidly approaching, Greenpeace UK's Political Lobbying Network volunteers are looking forward to working with the new intake of MPs. For International Volunteering Day, member Fi Radford… by Fi Radford December 4, 2019
Oceans Greenpeace report highlights severe threats to Earth’s largest carbon sink – the ocean A landmark Greenpeace report today highlights our reliance on the ocean as Earth’s largest carbon sink. It warns that our changing climate, biodiversity loss and habitat destruction are… by James Hanson December 4, 2019
Meat and dairy ‘They’ve got guns!’: how the soya industry is linked to violence and intimidation In May 2019, men with guns terrorised a village on the edge of a vast soya farming estate in Brazil, where huge traders Cargill and Bunge are well established. Yet… by Anonymous December 3, 2019
Climate change 9 reasons to quit fast fashion Sales now happen year-round, and they are a fast fashion bonanza. But fast fashion is a shocking contributor to climate change and water pollution – here are nine reasons to… by Helle Abelvik-Lawson November 29, 2019
