Energy

If Theresa May is serious about creating jobs and boosting the economy, she must embrace the clean energy revolution

Posted by Nina Schrank - 29th June 2017
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Pop quiz. Who do you think said this at conference on wind energy I went to recently? “We believe that offshore wind… will be the energy backbone for northern Europe.” If you’re guessing it was the CEO from one of the big wind energy companies then I’m afraid… Read More

UK Election: Our voices are even more powerful now

Posted by John Sauven - 9th June 2017
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Greenpeace doesn’t play party politics but we don’t stay quiet when it comes to holding political (or corporate) leaders to account. Our number one priority is protecting our natural environment, the foundation of a healthy life for all. That means stopping plastic going into our oceans and killing marine… Read More

People power puts mayoral candidates on the spot over fracking

Posted by Elisabeth Whitebread - 4th May 2017
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After Theresa May shocked the country with a snap general election, election talk is dominating the news (at the disappointment of some). However, it’s not just the general election on June 8th that will change the politics of the UK. Today some of us will be… Read More

Breaking news: We’re blocking Cuadrilla’s fracking site

Posted by India Thorogood - 3rd May 2017
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Most of Gill’s early mornings are spent travelling to her job as a costume designer from her home in Blackpool. But this morning was a little different. Today, Gill is one of twenty people going face to face with fracking firm Cuadrilla. As you read this, Gill – and about… Read More

From the frontline: How Greenpeace volunteers are resisting fracking in Lancashire

Posted by Hannah Martin - 24th February 2017
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When fracking firm Cuadrilla was granted permission to frack for gas in Lancashire toward the end of last year, the company’s bosses probably hoped it would be the moment the anti-fracking movement gave up and fell silent. Instead, it’s only strengthened the resolve of local people. Since the start of… Read More

How you can support the Lancashire nana who could face prison over protesting fracking

Posted by Richard Casson - 8th December 2016
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Update: A judge at Preston Combined Court has ruled that Tina will not be sent to jail. Read the full report on drillordrop.com She’s been described as a “modern day Spartacus” for everything she’s done to push back against the fracking industry and help protect the environment for… Read More