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SpongeBob protests against BP, all over the UK!

Posted by Priya Surendra - 8th September 2017
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As a determined activist, SpongeBob Squarepants is on a mission to spread the word about the beautiful Amazon Reef. He’s has been on some epic travels- from vibrant cities to the beautiful British countryside. Check out the images below, shared by creative Reef Defenders who’ve staged their own protests against BP’s… Read More

This artist is donating part of his BP prize money to fight climate change

Posted by Mal Chadwick - 8th September 2017

Award-winning New Zealand artist Henry Christian-Slane is donating prize money won from BP directly to Greenpeace to fight the impacts of fossil fuel production. Last month, Christian-Slane, 26, won the prestigious BP Young Artist Award at London’s National Portrait Gallery presented by BP’s CEO Bob… Read More

Coca-Cola’s Love Story: where’s the happy ending?

Posted by Louisa Casson - 8th September 2017
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Dear Coca-Cola, I feel like our relationship is on the rocks. Take for example, your big romantic gesture to woo me with your cutesy multi-million pound Love Story advert – coming to a cinema near us all this autumn. Showing me we still have so much in common, like a… Read More

Everything you need to write to a BP employee

Posted by Mal Chadwick - 7th September 2017

On this page, you’ll find facts, resources and examples to help you write to a BP employee about the Amazon Reef. Remember, these people aren’t calling the shots – but they can help protect the Reef – so polite, informative letters will be most effective here. Key facts… Read More

Oil companies’ plans to drill near the Amazon Reef are in big trouble

Posted by Mal Chadwick - 30th August 2017
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BP and Total have suffered a massive setback in their plans to drill for oil near the Amazon Reef. The companies’ joint application for a drilling permit is in crisis, after the Brazilian government rejected their environmental impact study. In a strongly-worded statement, Brazil’s environment agency IBAMA criticised… Read More