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 mammals.It is a complex life support system that has been billions of years in the making.
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 consequences are not limited to humans alone.
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 fishing boat was called “The Greenpeace”. Today, Greenpeace is present in over 40 countries around the world. Our movement is growing every day and our commitment to realising our vision is as strong as ever.
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 from burning the fossil fuels they extract.
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 to transform our lives and holding people in power to account. …
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 of a destructive global system of mass-produced industrial meat and dairy.
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 burned, the worse climate change will get.
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 plot by the French government to sink the Rainbow Warrior while it was docked in New Zealand.
The UK's Largest Plastic Waste Survey Reveals 1.7 Billion Pieces of ...
Apr 16, 2024 · Plastic Eighty Thousand Taking Part in UK’s Largest Plastic Waste Survey. Nationwide, across all 650 parliamentary constituencies, 80,000 participants have already signed up for The Big Plastic Count 2024, including over 10,000 school classes.
10 fascinating Amazon Rainforest facts to inspire change
The Amazon is probably ‘the rainforest’ that springs to people’s minds all across the planet. It is a world on its own, with lush green canopies, winding rivers, and incredible sounds of nature that echo throughout its dense forest.