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In Pictures: Arctic Frontiers, the natural wonders on the top of the world

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 19th February 2016
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Today we launch our campaign to protect the fragile ocean on top of the world. These images illustrate the rich biodiversity of the region and give you an idea of what is at stake if industrial fishing fleets move even further North to exploit these waters, where ethereal, otherworldly,… Read More

8 reasons George Osborne needs to let Hinkley nuclear plant go

Posted by Richard Casson - 16th February 2016
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George Osborne wants to build a new nuclear plant in Somerset — Hinkley Point C. If it goes ahead it’ll be the first nuclear power station to come online in the UK in 30 years. But right now it’s increasingly looking like a big if. Because Hinkley is on the… Read More

World’s oldest wild bird has a new chick – but is it a doomed messenger in an increasingly polluted ocean?

Posted by Willie Mackenzie - 16th February 2016
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Imagine becoming a parent at the age of 65. It might seem miraculous but that is what has happened to the world’s oldest known wild bird, an Albatross living on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The Laysan albatross, known as ‘Wisdom’ is… Read More

A tale of two tunas

Posted by Greenpeace UK - 15th February 2016
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Imagine a world where there are two tuna companies called John West. Both are the number one brand in their market. Both faced Greenpeace campaigns and, as a consequence, made commitments to sell 100% sustainably-caught tuna by the end of 2016. Now imagine one John West has kept its promise… Read More

The 6 Most Kick-Arse Moments of #Frackminster

Posted by India Thorogood - 10th February 2016

This week hasn’t been a normal one at Westminster. On Tuesday, 30 Greenpeace volunteers built a blooming huge fracking rig right on David Cameron’s doorstep. It spewed fire out of the top, leaving passers by confused and amused, and causing a stir with MPs. In case you missed it,… Read More