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China leads the world on renewables but continues to rely on coal

China installed more than 180 gigawatts of solar power in 2023, compared to 58 gigawatts across the whole of Europe.

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Brazil’s tax on the super-rich could be key in climate fight

Though the G20 has agreed in theory, disagreements over a viable plan are bubbling under the surface.

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Where in Europe has the most and least direct trains to other cities?

Greenpeace is calling for more investment in European railways to create more direct train routes and encourage people to fly less.

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How a Shell plant registered millions of ‘phantom’ carbon credits

Canadian taxpayers covered 93 per cent of the costs of the Quest carbon capture project, a Greenpeace report reveals.

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Nature

Scientists make ‘amazing discovery’ of rare shark pups in Galápagos

The scientists were also able to tag one of the elusive species for the first time, and hope their findings will lead to greater protection.

Nature

Signs to protect oceans from ‘corporate greed’ light up Athens

More than 100 governments will meet in the Greek capital this week to discuss the challenges facing the world's oceans.

Climate

Climate activists share their take on the last 5 years of EU politics

This Europe Day, are the EU’s climate policies at odds with ‘peace and unity’? Climate activists reflect ahead of next month’s elections.

Art

Vivienne Westwood playing cards to go under the hammer for Greenpeace

The posthumous project to raise funds for Greenpeace was announced on what would have been the pioneering fashion designer’s 83rd birthday.

Earth News

‘Time has run out’: Why is Germany planning to store carbon undersea?

Campaigners have criticised the underground carbon storage plan as 'expensive' and encumbering for future generations.

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Barcelona looks for 'exceptional solutions' to recurring drought

Critics say unusual solutions doen't solve long-term water management problems.

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Climate groups back French farmers’ ‘legitimate’ anger

More than 50 environmental groups have issued a joint statement saying they have always been allies to farmers

World News

Greenpeace calls for Gaza ceasefire with protest at Madrid Museum

The Unmute Gaza movement, which supports photojournalists reporting from the war zone, also took part in the action.

Europe News

Euroviews. Norway's latest plan for Arctic deep sea mining will inevitably sink

Norway’s decision to open up the Arctic to mining may just be the spark that torches the industry’s entire future, Louisa Casson writes.

Earth News

Dutch environmental groups 'shocked' by far-right election win

The far-right party PVV's election victory has raised fears over how it could impact the country’s climate ambitions.

Economy

How EU deforestation rules are hampering Mercosur trade deal

Despite Brazil facing challenges in adhering to EU regulations on deforestation, Greenpeace claims that the bloc is willing to compromise on certain single-use plastic standards to finalise the deal.

Earth News

Why is Shell suing Greenpeace for €2 million?

The environmental group says it is 'one of the biggest legal threats' in history against its ability to campaign.

Earth News

Greenpeace calls on Greece to end gas exploration

Greece's exploration for natural gas in the Aegean has led to concerns from Greenpeace that marine wildlife, such as dolphins and whales, will be under threat.

Climate

‘Unbridled growth’ is over: Airlines face flight cuts at Schiphol

Degrowth era? Campaigners tell airlines battling the Schiphol Airport flight cap to “stop fighting” and start shaping the future.

Climate

Why are flights cheaper than trains in Europe?

Train travel is often more expensive than flying. Could taxing aviation to invest in the rail industry help change that?

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Deep sea mining fails to get green light at UN debate

Finland, Germany and Portugal were among the countries that blocked deep sea mining licences.