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In Pictures: Campaigning to end Ocean Plastics, the Beluga II Tour so far

Posted by Angela Glienicke — 7 June 2017 at 1:08pm - Comments

Greenpeace has brought its ship the Beluga II on an expedition of scientific research around Scotland

Last month our ship the Beluga II set sail on a two-month scientific expedition around Scotland investigating the impact of ocean plastic pollution on some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes and wildlife.

Article tagged as: beluga, oceans, Plastics, slideshow, slideshows

6 things you can do about air pollution

Posted by Fran G — 7 June 2017 at 11:03am - Comments

We’ve all heard the stats by now: Air pollution is terrible for our health and is linked to strokes, heart disease and diabetes in adults. Children are particularly at risk of lung diseases like asthma and more than 1,000 nurseries across the UK are close to roads with illegal levels of air pollution. Diesel cars emit 10 times more harmful fumes than trucks or buses.

Article tagged as: Air Pollution, cars, diesel, electric cars

In Pictures: Connect with Nature on World Environment Day!

Posted by Angela Glienicke — 4 June 2017 at 9:08am - Comments

Seal on the Isle of Mull, Scotland

This year’s theme for World Environment Day is “Connecting People to Nature” promoting the protection of the biosphere that keeps us alive. There are numerous ways to show your appreciation of the natural beauty around you. Whether it’s be joining a local beach clean, planting a tree or just taking a long walk.

Article tagged as: slideshow, slideshows, world environment

How Scotland’s marine wildlife is in danger from plastic pollution

Posted by TishaBrown — 4 June 2017 at 8:27am - Comments

Scotland is the envy of the world with its rich waters teeming with wildlife and spectacular coastlines and beaches. But it’s increasingly at threat from the scourge of marine plastic pollution.

Article tagged as: basking sharks, Beluga II, gannets, ocean plastics, oceans, Plastics, puffins, scotland, seals, wildlife

Paris climate deal: Trump's decision leaves him isolated

Posted by Rosie Rogers — 2 June 2017 at 5:59pm - Comments

by-nc-nd. Credit: Flickr: Michael Vadon

Last night as I watched Donald Trump pull out of the Paris Accord I found myself in a mix of emotions. Anger, fear, worry and pity for the those who will feel the effects of Trump’s reckless decision. But, I am also hopeful.

Article tagged as: Donald Trump, Greenpeace US, Paris agreement, USA

Wear Greenpeace. Be Greenpeace

Posted by MeenaRajput — 2 June 2017 at 11:37am - Comments

New Greenpeace clothes bring people and planet to the streets

Greenpeace is only able to protect the earth’s life-support systems because of the people who stand by us and support our campaigns. So we really care about what you think – and it’s important to find new ways to build our collective impact. Last year we asked you what was important to you and you confirmed three big things:

Why I ran to Thai Union, why I stand for tuna and the ocean

Posted by Rattanasiri Kit... — 2 June 2017 at 10:14am - Comments

Greenpeace activists in tuna costumes run in Central Bangkok

It was a hot and humid morning in Bangkok but that didn’t stop me from running almost 4 kms in a tuna costume with 20 fellow activists to Thai Union’s headquarters in Bangkok. Was I crazy? Was I hallucinating? No. Over 680,000 consumers from over 130 countries and territories around the world had a message to deliver to Thai Union, urging the company to step forward as a leader on sourcing more sustainable and socially responsible canned tuna, and I was proud to be part of it.

Passing the torch from consumers to Thai Union

Article tagged as: oceans, thai union, tuna

Are basking sharks eating plastic? We went to find out.

Posted by Luke Massey — 31 May 2017 at 4:24pm - Comments

Crew on the Beluga II search for basking sharks on the west coast of Scotland

“Basking sharks!”

At 5am, these words shatter the silence in the sleeping quarters on the lower deck of the ship.

The crew burst into life, wrestling on clothes, cameras, binoculars.

Up on the helm, eyes pace back and forth across the expansive blue of Gunna Sound – a known feeding ground for these gentle giants off the west coast of Scotland – searching for the elusive fins which moments before pierced the water.

And then… nothing.

Article tagged as: basking sharks, Beluga expedition, Beluga II, end ocean plastics, Gunna Sound, Mull, ocean plastic, oceans, Plastics, scotland, Tiree

Authors around the world stand up for free speech and forests

Posted by jamie — 31 May 2017 at 3:00pm - Comments

Authors standing up to protect forests and free speech

Authors, journalists, poets and playwrights know that every time the right words are put to paper, or typed to a screen, our planet gets a little better. Because, without the right to express ourselves freely, we cannot make that positive change.

Article tagged as: canada, forests, Resolute

Saving the Sumatran tiger

Posted by jamie — 26 May 2017 at 11:20am - Comments

Sumatran tigers are on the brink of extinction

Endangered tigers are about to get a boost from an unlikely place. Renowned artist and photographer David Bailey has created an installation to draw attention to the plight of Sumatran tigers.

Article tagged as: forests, indonesia, Sumatran Tigers

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