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How does plastic end up in the ocean?

Posted by Louisa Casson - 22nd August 2017
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We know our oceans and coastlines are choking on plastic. We’ve all seen plastic bottles, food wrappers and plastic bags polluting beaches, and been horrified by the stories of marine creatures like seabirds and whales starving when their stomachs become packed full of plastic.   Scientists… Read More

BREAKING: Amazon Reef defenders have brought the reef to BP’s doorstep

Posted by Greenpeace UK - 21st August 2017
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30 activists carried vividly-coloured tropical fish and jellyfish inflatables through central London to BP’s head office. The oil giant wants to drill near the unique and newly-documented Amazon Reef, but over a million people have joined a petition asking BP to stay away and abandon their risky project. Read More

In pictures: The orangutan, man of the woods, on International Orangutan Day 2017

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 19th August 2017
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An adult orangutan stands on the ground at Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation in Nyaru Menteng, Central Kalimantan.
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On August the 19th the orangutan gets our full attention. With only about 7000 Sumatran orangutans left in the wild and the Bornean orangutan population in steep decline there is no denying that the existence of these clever primates is under threat. Climbing rates in deforestation and the increasing expansion… Read More

Plastic is not Fantastic

Posted by Alice Hunter - 14th August 2017
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Sometimes it can feel that as individuals it’s hard to make a difference. So when we heard about Leah Bromley’s small scale but highly effective action against Boots, we wanted to share her story! Leah got in touch with Boots after spotting their ‘Plastic is Fantastic’… Read More

5 reasons why Volkswagen should embrace electric

Posted by Georgina Seal - 10th August 2017
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Volkswagen is the largest car manufacturer in the world yet it is lagging far behind other companies when it comes to ditching diesel and going electric. Electric cars are the way of the future and it’s time for VW to make the switch – here are five reasons… Read More