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 …
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 …
Sustainability, explained - Greenpeace UK
What is sustainability? Sustainability is a way of using resources that could continue forever, like renewable energy.A sustain-able activity is able to be sustained without running out of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The sinking of the Rainbow Warrior - and what happened next
Mar 1, 2023 · A new BBC documentary ‘Murder in the Pacific’ recounts the 1985 bombing of Greenpeace’s ship the Rainbow Warrior. The show tells the story of ‘Operation Satanique’ – a …
The UK's Largest Plastic Waste Survey Reveals 1.7 Billion Pieces of ...
Apr 16, 2024 · Plastic UK’s Largest Household Plastic Waste Survey Returns Following Government Inaction. The return of Greenpeace UK and Everyday Plastic's The Big Plastic …
Causes of climate change - Greenpeace UK
The main cause of climate change is burning fossil fuels – such as coal, oil and gas – to produce energy and power transport.. Along with other human activities, like cutting down forests and …