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10 African youth climate activists changing the face of the planet
Africa causes the least climate-wrecking emissions but bears the brunt of climate disaster. Meet 10 African youth climate activists demanding decision-makers protect people from the climate crisis.
Angelo Louw7 min read -
The health impacts of the smoke from the fires in the Amazon
Smoke from forest fires in the Amazon, which can travel many kilometers, is linked to an increase in hospitalizations in the region due to respiratory diseases and even to a higher incidence of cancer.
Rosana Villar8 min read -
Fossil fuel producing countries pushing back against climate action in landmark UN report, leaked documents show
Some of the world’s biggest coal, oil, beef and animal feed producing nations are attempting to strip a landmark UN climate report of findings that threaten the interests of their polluting industries.
Greenpeace International3 min read -
4 myths about industrial agriculture
Industrial agriculture wants you to believe that we need large-scale production of livestocks and crops full of pesticides to feed the world. But there are better, more sustainable and healthy ways to produce food that puts people and the planet first.
Diego Gonzaga4 min read -
UN Human Rights’ Chief Files Intervention In Swiss Seniors’ Climate Case
Senior women continue to fight for climate justice and the issue of human rights protection in times of climate crisis.
Greenpeace International2 min read -
Greenpeace intercepts fish oil tanker as dramatic industry expansion threatens livelihoods in West Africa
“This is big business stripping life from our oceans, and depriving our fishing communities of their livelihoods.”
Greenpeace International4 min read -
Mobility for all? 6 stories of transport in the city
Six women share their call for greener, fairer transport that’s accessible for all.
Sylvia Arthur6 min read -
Climate action can’t wait! 11 actions we must take now
The necessary climate actions are clear: We need a just transition away from fossil fuels to drastically cut global carbon emissions rapidly.
Chris Greenberg4 min read -
The story behind an Italian single-use plastic bottle
Greenpeace Italy during the ship tour along the coasts of the Adriatic Sea, documented the state of the beaches and the seabed not far from the Versalis petrochemical plant of ENI near Brindisi, finding large quantities of plastic waste.
Giuseppe Ungherese4 min read -
WHO strengthens air quality guidelines: Greenpeace response
The WHO has strengthened its guidelines incorporating new advances in research, but these targets for clean air are meaningless if they aren't addressed with government action.
Greenpeace International3 min read









