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Energy in times of war: From fragility to resilience
War does not remain confined to the front lines; rather, it quickly seeps into homes, kitchens, transportation, generator bills, and the ability of families to secure their basic needs and feel safe and stable.
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Beyond Extraction: Pathways for a 1.5°C-aligned Energy Transition with Less Minerals
This global research - the first of its kind - shows that we can power an ambitious energy transition without sacrificing crucial ecosystems - whether on land or at sea.
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Greenpeace warns of ‘disaster waiting to happen’ as 85 large oil tankers lie trapped in the Persian Gulf
A single oil spill in the Gulf could damage this fragile marine habitat beyond repair with devastating consequences for people, animals, and plants in the region, adding to the terrible human toll this illegal war has already taken on local communities.
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15 Years since the Fukushima nuclear disaster: Prioritize renewables for energy security and decarbonization
Greenpeace Japan calls on the government to prioritise the expansion of energy efficiency and sustainable renewables over nuclear power.
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You can’t blow up the sun: 4 reasons renewables are a security imperative
When the global economy is dependent on a centralised, combustible resource, missiles do more than just cut off power or disrupt shipping. They rock the very foundation of global stability.
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Greenpeace International response to OPEC+ oil output decision amid war on Iran and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz
Today’s OPEC meeting makes one thing clear: as long as our world runs on oil and gas, our peace, security and our pockets will always be at the mercy of geopolitics. – Greenpeace International Executive Director Mads Christensen
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Reheating plastic food containers: what science says about microplastics and chemicals in ready meals
How often do you eat takeaway food? What about pre-prepared ready meals? Or maybe just microwaving some leftovers you had in the fridge? In any of these cases, there’s a pretty good chance the container was made out of plastic. Considering that they can be an extremely affordable option, are there any potential downsides we…
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“Are We Cooked?”: New Greenpeace report warns of ready meals flooded with microplastics and toxic chemicals
Consumers worldwide are being misled by “microwave-safe” labels while regulators turn a blind eye, as plastics production surges and health risks mount.
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Are We Cooked? The Hidden Health Risks of Plastic-Packaged Ready Meals
Greenpeace International's analysis of 24 research papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals found that the plastics we use to package our food are exposing us to health risks – and none more so than heated ready meals and takeaways.
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Another year of war in Ukraine: Energy grid attacks among Russia’s escalating crimes
The war has made it clear that green technologies are no longer just about environmental protection or cost savings. In Ukraine, they have become a matter of survival, security, and resilience.