Days after Shell received US Government backing for its plans to drill in the Chukchi Sea in the Alaskan Arctic, volunteers from Greenpeace have occupied its 'Polar Pioneer' oil rig in the Pacific Ocean to demand a halt to all Arctic oil exploration.
… Greenpeace occupies Shell rig after Arctic … 2015 News Oil Oceans Pollution Regulation USA greenpeace-shell-cut.jpg Days after Shell … Sea in the Alaskan Arctic, volunteers from Greenpeace have occupied its 'Polar Pioneer' …
A Greenpeace investigation exposed the gender-bending chemicals used in clothing production. Puma, Nike and Adidas have agreed to phase out the toxic chemicals, but can we expect others to follow, asks Tamara Stark
… Ethical Fashion Society Comment Pollution Greenpeacegreenpeace-comment.jpg A Greenpeace investigation exposed the …
The UK's official agency for car pollution testing has taken £80 million from the auto industry in ten years, a Greenpeace investigation reveals, while its senior staff and engineers have a 'revolving door' relationship with car makers.
… auto industry millions Lawrence Carter Greenpeace Energydesk | 12th October 2015 News … from the auto industry in ten years, a Greenpeace investigation reveals, while its … The findings, part of an investigation by Greenpeace , reveal that the Vehicle …
Coal is Europe's biggest source of mercury and sulphur pollution, writes Kyla Mandel, killing tens of thousands of people a year. So how come more than half the members appointed by EU governments to set air pollution standards for coal plants are industry representatives?
… Union's (EU) new air pollution standards, a Greenpeace investigation has found. The EU is … has been captured by the coal industry Greenpeace claims and could result in … other parts of the world, including China." Greenpeace analysed the backgrounds of …
The widely touted 'carbon capture and storage' technology is much more expensive than wind and solar, says a Greenpeace report. It also represents a perverse subsidy to the fossil fuel sector that will only boost coal and oil, and delay the transition to a renewable energy system.
… more expensive than wind and solar, says a Greenpeace report. It also represents a … to a renewable energy system. A new Greenpeace report, ' Carbon Capture Scam … combustion, and fugitive emissions" , says Greenpeace. More than double the cost of wind …
Powered by 100% renewable energy, Apple is maintaining its lead as the internet's greenest company, But others are lagging behind: Google has yet to reach 50% and relies heavily on coal, while Amazon's AWS, the massive 'dark cloud' of the web, won't even answer questions.
… according to a new report released today by Greenpeace. Continued resistance to renewable … , said Gary Cook, Senior IT Analyst for Greenpeace USA. "But they're hitting a wall of … over 100 MW of wind energy this past year, Greenpeace discovered that AWS continues to …
Greenpeace video released on the anniversary of the 'worst environmental disaster in the history of the US'
… year on The Ecologist | 21st April 2011 Other Greenpeace Oil Pollution Bp Video Ecologist oilspill1.jpg Greenpeace video released on the anniversary … the history of our continent,' according to Greenpeace, which has been working with …
Join in with Greenpeace's latest campaign: Coalfinger
… | 1st November 2008 Other TV Radio Coal Greenpeace Climate Change Energy Pollution … Society Coalfinger_MAIN.jpg Join in with Greenpeace's latest campaign: Coalfinger The good folk at Greenpeace have brought to us the story of the …
Endangered whales and dolphins live year-round in an area of the Mediterranean earmarked for oil and gas exploration.
… research was carried out in 2021-22 by the Greenpeace Research Laboratories, University of Exeter, Greenpeace Greece and the Pelagos Cetacean … pressures and threats.” Kostis Grimanis, of Greenpeace Greece, added: "This important …
The government claims that we need nuclear 'baseload' power to keep the lights on, writes Damian Kahya. But a new study shows reliable, low carbon energy can be provided by combining diverse green technologies including efficiency, large scale renewables, 'smart grid', energy storage and rarely used fossil fuel backup.
… renewables - without new nuclear Damian Kahya Greenpeace Energydesk | 21st September 2015 … consultants Demand Energy Equality (DEE) for Greenpeace, ' 2030 Energy Scenarios ', is one … Wakefield of Demand Energy Equality (DEE) for Greenpeace. Damian Kahya is an author at …
In this joint statement to COP21 Amnesty International and Greenpeace International call on all governments to protect human rights by including making respect for human rights an explicit purpose of any agreement, while agreeing to phase out fossil fuels and deliver 100% renewables for all by 2050.
… means 100% renewable energy for all by 2050 Greenpeace Amnesty International | 9th … statement to COP21 Amnesty International and Greenpeace International call on all … peaceful assembly. Amnesty International and Greenpeace International call on governments …
A Greenpeace investigation has exposed the massive efforts of global food and drink giant Coca Cola to defeat popular proposals to require deposits on single-use plastic bottles, writes Maeve McClenaghan. In fact, deposit schemes are working fine in many countries in which the company operates - it's a simple case of corporate profit before environment, oceans and wildlife.
… tackling plastic waste Maeve McClenaghan Greenpeace Energydesk | 2nd February 2017 News … EU Scotland Oceans coca-cola-beach-cut.jpg A Greenpeace investigation has exposed the … organisations and campaign groups, including Greenpeace, to ask them what more they thought …
New reports show the huge potential of renewables in Southern Europe to rekindle prosperity, writes Helle Abelvik-Lawson, using clean, low cost energy from wind, solar and geothermal sources backed up with pumped storage hydro, displacing dirty lignite and oil fired generation.
… for Southern Europe Helle Abelvik-Lawson Greenpeace Energydesk | 17th November 2015 … generation. The research, commissioned by Greenpeace Greece , takes the country's … Helle Abelvik-Lawson writes for the Greenpeace Energy Desk . This article was …
British Airways yesterday launched a new service between Gatwick airport in London and Newquay, in Cornwall.
… from London Paddington station. Yesterday, Greenpeace set up a ‘climate ticket exchange’ … on the environmental impact of aviation. Greenpeace campaigner, Emily Armistead, said … Airport. He told the Financial Times that Greenpeace had ‘no understanding’ of the …
Just as the UK's entire renewable energy industry is up in arms against fierce cuts to support for the sector, energy Minister Andrea Leadsom suggested to MPs that the measures were supported by solar firms in her constituency. They beg to differ.
… cuts' Joe Sandler Clarke Zachary Boren Greenpeace Energydesk | 25th October 2015 News … Global Development Professionals Network and Greenpeace Energydesk. Zachary Davies Boren is an environment journalist writing for Greenpeace Energydesk, the Press Association, …
A second legal challenge to the UK's proposed Hinkley C nuclear power plant in Somerset was launched this morning by ten renewable and municipal power suppliers in Germany and Austria, citing grave distortions to European energy markets.
… director of Hamburg-based energy cooperative Greenpeace Energy. "They should never have … people have responded to a call from the Greenpeace Energy to send postcards and sent … for Germany to take legal action. Today Greenpeace Energy will hand the postcards over …
China has just recorded its first fall in emissions from burning fossil fuels in 15 years, writes Lauri Myllyvirta. The sharp decline has surprised analysts, and reflects the fast growing proportion of renewables in the country's power supply.
… emissions fell 3% in 2014 Lauri Myllyvirta Greenpeace EnergyDesk | 27th February 2015 … continue falling year on year an analysis by Greenpeace suggests that full implementation … capacity. Lauri Myllyvirta writes for Greenpeace EnergyDesk on energy and climate …
Ignoring its significant solar and wind power potential, Turkey is planning a massive 'dash for coal' with over 37,000 MW of new coal fired power stations.
… This is the key finding from a Bankwatch and Greenpeace Mediterranean fact finding mission … is described in detail in the Bankwatch / Greenpeace report Black clouds looming - how … until 2018", said Gulcin Sahin from Greenpeace Mediterranean said. "Turkish …
David Cameron is gunning for a strong climate agreement in Paris this December, writes Dr Doug Parr. Meanwhile his government is doing all it can to undermine renewable energy and energy efficiency in the UK, and lock us into a high carbon, fossil-fuelled future. Can he really have it both ways?
… losing the plot on climate change Doug Parr Greenpeace EnergyDesk | 16th July 2015 Comment … were unhappy. It is perhaps unsurprising that Greenpeace, and even the Green Building … Dr Doug Parr is Scientific Director of Greenpeace UK. This article was originally …
Oil majors are gearing up to exploit Arctic oil, writes Mike G. But they don't want to carry the costs of all the safety equipment the US Government is demanding to protect the fragile Arctic environment from spills. And they're reluctant to give up the use of toxic chemical dispersants.
… Fuels Toxics USA Oceans Pollution arctic-oil-greenpeace-cut.jpg Oil majors are gearing up … to skim BP's oil in the Gulf, according to Greenpeace , while Shell's oil response plan … in the Arctic. Not worth the candle Greenpeace argues that the risk inherent to …
Air pollution in cities across Asia has reached a dangerous tipping point, ROBYN WILSON reports
… 2017 News Asia Pollution Air Coal Energy Greenpeace ClientEarth … population and adverse periods of weather. As Greenpeace senior coal campaigner Lauri … industry and domestic level. Public awareness Greenpeace’s Mr Myllyvirta echoes this point …
India's renewable power capacity is set to reach 170GW by 2022, write Areeba Hamid & Oliver Tickell - reducing power shortages and bringing electricity to off-grid of rural communities for the first time. But it may also have an unintended consequence - cutting off investment in India's troubled coal sector as prospects for future profitability evaporate..
… energy landscape in seven years Areeba Hamid Greenpeace EnergyDesk Oliver Tickell | 20th … having serious impacts on Indians' health. Greenpeace India estimated between 85,000 to … energy future. Areeba Hamid writes for Greenpeace EnergyDesk . Oliver Tickell edits …
Despite Labour's 'great purge' of left-leaning voters in the leadership election, Jeremy Corbyn remains the odds-on bookies favourite. So if he comes to power, what policies can we expect in energy and climate change? Damian Kahya asks the questions ... and is astounded at the range and scope of his ambitions. But how much could he really deliver?
… on every roof and no new nukes Damian Kahya Greenpeace Energydesk | 24th August 2015 … deliver. Damian Kahya is an author at Greenpeace Energydesk . This interview was originally published on Greenpeace Energydesk , which is editorially …