Just weeks after COP26, the South African government has given Shell the go-ahead to explore for MORE oil and gas, threatening local livelihoods, marine life and the fight against climate change
'Make no mistake, this monster machine is built for profit: nothing else. It’s not for delicately exploring the seafloor – it’s for profit at the expense of nature."
Who doesn’t admire a well crafted animation? Especially one that lifts the spirit and emboldens you to uproot oppressive systems to make way for a better world.
We have all seen the terrifying images of forest wildfires. But what we don’t very often see are the equally devastating peat fires which burn underground, often for months at a time.
From organising peaceful protests and fighting forest fires, to painting banners and working on digital content to spread awareness, Greenpeace volunteers share stories of their dedication to protect our planet.
"It is our expectation that the government can ensure that the air we breathe is of good quality and of sufficient quality to ensure the health of all of us" - Mother of two taking action for cleaner air in Jakarta.
From 1974 to 1982, I served as photographer on Greenpeace campaigns. Here are a dozen more photographs from those years along with some memories that they evoke.
The marketing playbook used by the meat industry is no different from the one deployed by tobacco or alcohol marketeers in decades past. Isn’t it about time to regulate advertising for the well-being of the planet and apply similar restrictions to meat marketing too?
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