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A personal account from Greenpeace in Beirut: “I wished it was just a nightmare”
Buildings were literally destroyed, or stripped of their facades and glass. People were running around left and right. It was such a disturbing scene, I wished it was just a nightmare.
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Let’s protect people and the planet with reusable face masks
Let’s protect people and the planet during this global pandemic by choosing a reusable mask whenever possible. We will get through this together.
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It’s time to say goodbye to air pollution
While many of us hope for things to return to "normal" after COVID-19, air pollution must not revert to pre-pandemic levels.
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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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Fisherfolk helping out Thailand’s essential workers is the community spirit we need right now
In Thailand, a new program has helped local fisherfolk offload their fresh fish to communities and care workers who need it most.
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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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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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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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Four ways to reimagine a better city
Greening our empty spaces, prioritising relationships over disposable consumption, getting around by polluting less - this is what the future of our cities could look like.
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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.
