The Arctic holds a special significance for Greenpeace. The campaign that gave birth to our movement over 40 years ago stopped nuclear testing in Alaska.

Many people thought a nuclear test in Alaska wouldn't affect them. But if you lived on Earth, ... Read more >

Several months ago, I found myself on the precipice of committing a crime. I was crouched in darkness with a bunch of Greenpeace activists, preparing to occupy a Shell drilling ship bound for the Arctic. I was suppressing the urge to run for the hil... Read more >

Shell has spent billions trying to persuade the world that Arctic drilling is not as obscene as it really is. The company opens its giant war chest every time it needs to put a message in front of the public, or wants to gain access to a cer... Read more >

We’re at a critical stage in our journey as activists. As a movement we’re easy targets, and we’ve endured all manner of strife along the way. Today in many countries we face serious political and legal challenges, designed to punish and discourage di... Read more >

1. Switch off.

Remembering to switch off unnecessary lights, appliances, etc., contributes a big amount when you consider that a lot of people leave electrical equipment running even when they're not in use.

2. Unplug.

Appliances on standby mode st... Read more >