What is biodiversity and why is it important? - Greenpeace UK
The natural world is a vibrant kaleidoscope of life. This is what we refer to as ‘biodiversity’. It includes a web of around 8.7 million species, from tiny ocean plankton to land and sea …
What are the effects of climate change on biodiversity?
Climate change is an undeniable reality that is dramatically shaping our world today. Its impacts are profound, from rising temperatures and melting ice caps to extreme weather.But its …
About Greenpeace - Greenpeace UK
Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by a small group of concerned individuals, who set sail to Amchitka island off the coast of Alaska to try and stop a US nuclear weapons test. Their old …
Greenwash: what it is and how not to fall for it - Greenpeace UK
Apr 12, 2022 · If you’ve heard the call to protect the planet, you’re not alone.Many of us are taking action to help stop climate change from getting worse. We’re getting wise. Making small steps …
Greenpeace UK
Major legal win on oil drilling. A Greenpeace-supported court case on oil drilling has ended with a big win for the climate. UK fossil fuel projects will no longer be allowed to ignore the emissions …
7 reasons why meat is bad for the environment - Greenpeace UK
Aug 3, 2020 · Meat – or more specifically, ‘industrial meat’ – is bad for the planet.. The vast majority of meat bought in the UK is produced in intensive factory farms.These farms are part …
Coal - facts and information - Greenpeace UK
Coal is a non-renewable fossil fuel that’s burned to make energy. It’s cheap and plentiful, but it comes with great costs to the climate and people’s health. When burnt, coal releases more …
Watch: Jacob Collier and AURORA perform among Arctic icebergs
Oct 1, 2024 · Fishing Nearly 2,000km of fishing line dragged through Sargasso Sea last year as Greenpeace demands greater protection. New figures released by Greenpeace UK today …
What are the solutions to climate change? - Greenpeace UK
The main ways to stop climate change are to pressure government and business to:. Keep fossil fuels in the ground.Fossil fuels include coal, oil and gas – and the more that are extracted and …
Net zero, explained - Greenpeace UK
Net zero is the term used to describe reducing emissions to effectively zero, in order to tackle climate change.