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How you made 2017 a year to remember

Posted by Nick Monro aka Dikson - 20th December 2017

It’s been a phenomenal year. Month after month, our supporters helped us protect our planet. Defend our oceans. Safeguard our forests. Galvanise governments. Change how businesses do business. We couldn’t have done it without them. And in 2018 we plan to keep pushing for a cleaner, fairer… Read More

Locals come out in force to challenge BP’s plans to drill near the Amazon Reef

Posted by Sara Ayech - 24th November 2017

BP held three public hearings in Brazil last week, where 1,500 local people turned out to express concern about drilling in the Amazon Mouth Basin and a possible spill “In most of the projects that come to the Amazon, companies keep most of the profit. It’s… Read More

5 peaceful protests that prove you can still change the world

Posted by India Thorogood - 27th October 2017
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NBA players kneeling against white supremacy. Catalonians marching for independence. Quakers disarming Saudi-bound jets. In turbulent times, it’s inspiring to see protest happening — but when change doesn’t come, even the most ardent of campaigners can feel disheartened. What’s worse is that many who’ve never taken a stand can wonder… Read More

The Cosmetics Industry Try to Flush Microbeads Ban Down the Drain

Posted by Tisha Brown - 5th October 2017
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In July, we were pleased to announce that the government has decided to ban microbeads. In what will be the strongest microbeads ban in the world covering all rinse-off personal care products. From 1 January 2018, these products would no longer be manufactured with microbeads and from 30… Read More

Everything you need to write to a BP employee

Posted by Mal Chadwick - 7th September 2017

On this page, you’ll find facts, resources and examples to help you write to a BP employee about the Amazon Reef. Remember, these people aren’t calling the shots – but they can help protect the Reef – so polite, informative letters will be most effective here. Key facts… Read More

Oil companies’ plans to drill near the Amazon Reef are in big trouble

Posted by Mal Chadwick - 30th August 2017
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BP and Total have suffered a massive setback in their plans to drill for oil near the Amazon Reef. The companies’ joint application for a drilling permit is in crisis, after the Brazilian government rejected their environmental impact study. In a strongly-worded statement, Brazil’s environment agency IBAMA criticised… Read More