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Bon Voyage! The Beluga II Sets Sail!

Posted by Tisha Brown - 12th May 2017
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Crew of the Greenpeace ship the Beluga II in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ship is starting a tour around Scotland to highlight the problems of plastic waste in our oceans.

Ocean plastic crisis Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats that our oceans face. Up to 12 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean every year. That is the equivalent of a rubbish truck’s worth a minute. Once the plastic is in the ocean it becomes a danger to… Read More

People power puts mayoral candidates on the spot over fracking

Posted by Elisabeth Whitebread - 4th May 2017
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No fracking here or anywhere
All rights reserved. Credit: Liam Barrington-Bush

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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Greenpeace peaceful protest against fracking
All rights reserved. Credit: Jiri Rezac | Greenpeace UK

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

Major palm oil company promises to protect forests

Posted by Annisa Rahmawati - 28th April 2017
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Last year, activists blocked palm oil trader IOI's refinery in Rotterdam. Now the company has made new commitments to protect forests

There’s been a major development in our campaign to protect Indonesia’s forests. IOI, one of the largest palm oil traders in the world, has just made a significant commitment to protect rainforests. If put into practice, this would address the problems on the company’s own plantations and set new standards… Read More

In pictures: It’s Earth Day, stand up for the planet!

Posted by Angela Glienicke - 22nd April 2017
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A farmer in Lower Nyando - Kisumu County, EasternAfrica, applying ecological farming
All rights reserved. Credit: Cheryl-Samantha Owen / Greenpeace

It’s Earth Day today! This global, annual event has been celebrated since the 70’s and is a chance to show your appreciation for environmental protection. Whether it’s campaigning for clean air, protecting forests and oceans or fighting against climate change, the planet needs our help. These… Read More

10 Things You Need to Know about SMMT’s 10 “Facts” about Diesel

Posted by Mel Evans - 19th April 2017
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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is a car industry lobby group. Their members include most major car manufacturers and therefore, it is no surprise that the group has been at the forefront of bravely defending diesel recently. Read More