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Greenpeace activists storm French nuclear power plant

Greenpeace activists break into the construction site of the Flamanville EPR nuclear reactor to protest against pro-nuclear candidates in the French presidential elections.

Europe News

Greenpeace activists scale EU building in protest at deforestation

The bloc's environment ministers were meeting in Brussels to discuss deforestation-free imports.

Climate

Gas and nuclear labelled 'green' by the EU. But how will it affect us?

The controversial change to the EU's list of sustainable energies has been branded a ‘robbery’ by Greenpeace.

Nature

Why is this Antarctic penguin thriving in the face of climate change?

It isn’t all bad news for our favourite flightless birds, a recent study indicates

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Earth News

Stuck for ideas? Why not give a seagrass meadow this Christmas?

These 10 environmental and climate action charities need your support to continue their vital work into 2022.

Earth News

Shell pulls out of controversial and 'unnecessary' Cambo oilfield

Environmentalists celebrate as the contentious Cambo project looks to be further in jeopardy.

Earth News

The polluting nations trying to 'water down' crucial UN climate report

Nations wanted lines about fossil fuel and meat-free diets to be removed according to Greenpeace Unearthed.

Earth News

Bulgaria slammed over 'irreversible' ecological impact of shipwreck

A cargo vessel carrying over 3,000 tonnes of nitrogen fertiliser has been stranded off Bulgaria's northern coast for more than three weeks.

Climate

Why has Indonesia ended a multi-million euro forest protection deal with Norway?

Indonesia rejects UN-backed deforestation initiative after Norway fails to pay up.

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Greenpeace protest outside Downing Street

Greenpeace activists put up an oil-splattered statue of Boris Johnson outside Downing Street on Monday, urging the prime minister to block the proposed development of a huge new oilfield off the Scottish coast.

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Greenpeace boats block Dutch Shell refinery

Dozens of Greenpeace activists in kayaks block a Shell oil refinery in the Dutch port of Rotterdam in protest against fossil fuel advertising.

Earth News

Activists block Shell’s port to protest against ‘greenwashing' adverts

A new report finds a discrepancy between six fossil fuel companies’ adverts for sustainability and their actual investment in renewable sources.

United Kingdom

UK denies dropping Paris climate goals from Australia trade deal

UK denies dropping Paris climate goals from text to secure Australia trade deal

Earth News

Greenpeace dumps 625kg of plastic waste on Boris Johnson’s doorstep

The environmental organisation is taking action against the UK’s troubling relationship with plastic waste exports.

Earth News

Why did a protester parachute into the France vs Germany match?

Greenpeace protester parachuted into a Euro 2020 match to protest sponsorship by Volkswagen.

Germany

EURO 2020: 'Several' hurt in parachute protest, Greenpeace apologises

UEFA said that “this inconsiderate act ... caused injuries to several people attending the game who are now in hospital."

Climate

Shell ordered to cut CO2 emissions by 45% in landmark climate case

This is the first time in history that a company has been ordered to change its policies in line with the Paris Agreement.

Nature

Extraordinary photos of the world’s first underwater climate protest

An activist from Greenpeace held placards while floating in the water above seagrass meadows in the Indian Ocean.

France

Plane painted green in protest over France's climate crisis response

Several of the protesters stood on the plane's wings, carrying banners reading: "Is there a pilot to save the climate?"

Earth News

Why is Greenpeace dropping boulders off the UK coast?

Activists have taken to the sea to implore the government to take action on harmful fishing practices.