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Greta Thunberg among thousands protesting against Garzweiler carbon bomb in Lützerath, Germany
Today, thousands of concerned citizens from diverse countries, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, have travelled to the small German village of Lützerath in solidarity with climate activists who are currently trying to stop this area being demolished to access the coal in the ground underneath it. Activists who have been occupying this village for two…
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Hundreds of ultra-short private jet flights to Davos revealed, as global leaders head into World Economic Forum
As lobbyists, corporate bosses and political leaders head into the World Economic Forum 2023 (WEF), new analysis commissioned by Greenpeace International reveals the ecological hypocrisy of its attendees. While the WEF claims to be committed to the 1.5°C Paris Climate Target, its attendees arrive in droves of private jets.
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Greenpeace response on COP28 appointment
Greenpeace is deeply alarmed at the appointment of an oil company CEO to lead the global climate negotiations.
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Health issues: fossil criminals’ poisoned gift to households
The cost of energy, fuelled by the rise of fossil fuel prices, makes power consumption unaffordable for many people. In the meanwhile, fossil fuel companies keep making record profits
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Best of Greenpeace ships of 2022
Ships have always been at the heart of Greenpeace’s activism. To honour the journey that 2022 has been, let’s look at some inspiring pictures of our iconic ships as they sail the seas on missions, protests and campaigns to protect our planet and fight for environmental justice.
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From ‘Valley of Tears’ to land of clean energy communities
In a world moving away from fossil fuels, few areas need more support in this transition than those where local history, identity and jobs were shaped by the coal industry. This is the story of Jui Valley's brave quest for a just transition in Romania.
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Just transition: Air pollution by oil giants is trapping impoverished communities into generations of injustice
The “just-transition” cannot only focus on how the new green world caters for those affected by the energy transition, it must account for those that live with the legacy of pollution
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Four ways Europe’s governments must respond to the global energy crisis
It’s a volatile time for Europe. War. Historically high gas, oil, and electricity prices. High inflation. Looming recession. Climate crisis. Soon, winter will arrive, leaving people at risk of a choice between being able to afford to heat their homes or cook their meals.
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Big oil’s generational curse: pollutant-related epigenetic changes keeps South Africans in poverty cycle
After 60 years of exposure to air pollution by surrounding oil refineries, it will take this South African community at least two generations to reverse epigenetic changes
