All articles by Greenpeace International
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Over 125 health experts defend safety of reusables during COVID-19 pandemic
Over 125 health experts from 19 countries signed onto a statement today assuring retailers and consumers that reusables are safe during COVID-19, pushing back on claims by the plastic industry.
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S. Korea supermarket giant to halve its single-use-plastic packaging by 2025
Lotte Mart, one of the largest supermarket chains in South Korea, announced its plan today to cut its single-use plastic usage by 50% by 2025.
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The river runs red – catastrophic oil accident in the Russian Arctic
On 29 May, a tank in the Russian Arctic containing diesel oil burst, spilling 20,000 tonnes of oil products into the environment.
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226 South Korean local governments declare climate emergency
Today, 226 out of 228 South Korean local governments announced a climate emergency declaration.
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Global pulp and paper company linked to endangered Sumatran tiger’s death
A critically endangered Sumatran tiger was found trapped in a pulp concession operated by one of the world's biggest paper companies and died just days later.
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Waste trade woes: Plastic waste from developed countries add to Malaysia’s environmental crisis
“The illegal dumping of plastic waste from over 19 countries worldwide has left an indelible mark on Malaysia.”
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Swiss Federal Court puts human rights last in the climate crisis
"With climate change increasingly getting out of control, we cannot wait for politicians to decide when it will be convenient for them to protect fundamental rights."
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Thai Union’s audit shows progress, but work still needed on many commitments – Greenpeace
An audit into Thai Union's environmental and human rights record, shows how the company has performed.
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Protest during lockdown? Time to get creative
Activists all around the world are continuing to stand up for the future they want to see, in increasingly creative and innovative ways.
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Fossil fuel platform operators pollute the North Sea with 9000 tonnes of oil per year
The North Sea is a huge industrial landscape with hundreds of oil and gas platforms, with Shell in particular making money by polluting our waters and the climate.