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In Cameroon, plastic pollution is making floods even deadlier
Every year, hundreds of Cameroonians die or are left displaced due to flooding caused by blocked drainage. One of the culprits is plastic pollution.
Nathalie Wamja3 min read -
More trains, less planes, mobility for all
Investing in trains is a key to fighting the climate emergency while connecting Europeans and other travelers with their cities and countries in a sustainable way.
Sylvia Arthur3 min read -
Oil and chemical giants lobbying against rules on microplastic chemicals, investigation reveals
"Their entire business model is still predicated on generating more waste and pollution, never mind the consequences. That's why we need firm government intervention..."
Greenpeace International4 min read -
Share the city
With both World Bicycle Day and World Environment Day being celebrated in June, why not embrace the many ways we can enjoy all that the city has to offer.
Sylvia Arthur5 min read -
Investigation finds plastic from the UK and Germany illegally dumped in Turkey
The results of a Greenpeace investigation released today reveal that Europe is still dumping plastic waste on other countries.
Greenpeace International4 min read -
7-Eleven Taiwan announces phase-out of single-use plastics, a first in Asia!
7-Eleven Taiwan has announced that it will phase out single-use plastics, the first major convenience store chain in Asia to do so.
Cony Chang4 min read -
Plastic pollution is a global problem – Starbucks needs to take global action
Starbucks Coffee Korea announced it will phase out the use of disposable cups in its Korean-based cafes by 2025. It's time for the company to rethink its strategy and accelerate the transition to reusable cups.
Agnès Le Rouzic & John Yum4 min read -
Earth to Humans…
Days like Earth Day remind all of us of the present state of our planet - which is in a crisis. The truth is, Earth Day should be 365 days in a year.
Therese Salvador3 min read -
Plastic is a climate, health and social justice issue
Plastic is toxic – socially and environmentally – from the moment production begins. Achieving systems change requires confronting the entire system.
Graham Forbes4 min read -
Greenpeace USA welcomes Coca-Cola’s key step toward goal of 50% of reusable packaging by 2030
Coca-Cola announced today its decision to make at least 25% of its packaging reusable.
Greenpeace International1 min read









