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Leading environmental groups demand McDonald’s act to defend Amazon Soy Moratorium
Leading environmental groups Greenpeace International and Mighty Earth have issued an open letter to McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski, urging the fast-food giant to intervene…
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5 things Big Ag doesn’t want you to know this World Water Day
While Big Ag executives hide behind the claim that they are ‘feeding the world,’ their own run-off is poisoning the very communities they claim to serve. Here are the 5 facts about Nitrate (NO3) that show our current water laws need an upgrade.
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Iran war and food prices: How Big Ag profits from the crisis
History shows that for big agribusiness, a global crisis is less of a disaster and more of a strategic opportunity. We are about to witness a masterclass in how to parlay "food security" fears into corporate welfare and the gutting of environmental protections.
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Greenpeace transforms EU HQ into Trump Tower in call for leaders to resist Trump’s cruel agenda
The US government and its corporate lobbyists have been putting pressure on the EU to dismantle some of its environmental and social protections, such as the EU’s anti-deforestation law, the methane regulation, and the digital tax.
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Shipping crisis or rigged system? How the war on Iran could make your food bills soar once again
The shipping delay caused by the war on Iran has exposed a rigged food system, where Big Ag has farmers hooked on fossil fuel-based fertilisers.
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Greenpeace reacts to threat of Iran war on global food price shock
Greenpeace reaction to the disruption of global fertiliser supply chains caused by closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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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?
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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The Amazon’s best shield is cracking: Why the soy moratorium must be defended
2026 has got off to a terrible start for the Amazon rainforest: the industry group representing the largest soybean traders in Brazil, announced plans to withdraw from the Amazon Soy Moratorium.