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Plastic pollution in Wales

Posted by Alice Hunter - 30th August 2017
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Whales with stomachs full of plastic bags, turtles with straws up their noses and up to 12.7 million tonnes of plastic entering our oceans every year – we’re all aware of the environmental problems that plastic can cause. The Welsh government has been given new powers to introduce taxes on… Read More

Artist Mandy Barker onboard Beluga II

Posted by Marcela Teran - 29th August 2017
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This summer, the Greenpeace Beluga II set sail along Scotland’s coast to investigate and document the impact of plastic pollution in these areas. We felt it was vital that both the wonder of the marine environments we would visit, and the indignation at the plastic… Read More

Oil spills leave reef fish drunken, sunken and confused

Posted by Priya Surendra - 26th August 2017
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Our oceans are full of beautifully surreal species, including fish who dwell in coral reefs. Problem: when oil companies plan underwater drilling, it brings the threat of an oil spill reaching their homes. Scientists have already figured out that oil spills cause physical deformities in fish, but now they’ve… Read More

We brought the Amazon Reef to London!

Posted by Priya Surendra - 23rd August 2017
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It’s been a miserably grey August in London- but on Monday morning, the streets were filled with colour and energy. From Trafalgar to St James’s Square, giant marine creatures floated along with a parade of passionate reef defenders, infecting people with joy and smiles. The air was filled… Read More

Diesel scrappage schemes: saving face but not our health

Posted by Mel Evans - 22nd August 2017
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Over the last week BMW, Mercedes and VW have each announced diesel car scrappage schemes in the UK and Germany. But what do these schemes really offer and what are the car manufacturers really up to? Here’s what you need to know. What’s on offer to UK drivers… Read More