Greenpeace UK
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About Greenpeace - Greenpeace UK
WEBAbout Greenpeace. Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Our vision is a greener, healthier and more peaceful planet, one that can sustain life for generations to come. We are independent. We don’t accept any funding from governments, corporations or political parties – our ...
How Greenpeace creates change - Greenpeace UK
WEBGreenpeace investigates, exposes and confronts the causes of environmental destruction. We work to bring about change by lobbying, consumer pressure and mobilising members of the general public. And we take peaceful direct action to protect our Earth and promote solutions for a green and peaceful future. We intervene where our action is most ...
What is sustainability? A simple guide to a vital idea - Greenpeace …
WEBSustainability is a way of using resources that could continue forever. A sustain-able activity is able to be sustained without running out of resources or causing harm. If something is unsustainable, it means it’s using up resources faster than they’re being replaced. Eventually the resources will run out and the activity won’t be able ...
Greenwash: what it is and how not to fall for it - Greenpeace UK
WEBApr 12, 2022 · A way to try to make up for the pollution you cause, instead of trying to reduce it. Usually it’s done by paying others to reduce carbon emissions or take carbon out of the atmosphere. It’s greenwashing because it still means lots of carbon goes into the atmosphere. Redundant claims. This is when the claim is not needed.
What are the effects of climate change? - Greenpeace UK
WEBThe effects of climate change include extreme heat and drought, more rainfall and more frequent extreme weather events such as storms and floods. Melting polar ice and glaciers is leading to sea-level rise around the world, which – along with increased storm surges – is starting to permanently re-shape coastlines.
What causes climate change? - Greenpeace UK
WEBThe main cause of climate change is burning fossil fuels – such as coal, oil and gas – to produce energy and power transport. Along with other human activities, like cutting down forests and farming, this releases heat-trapping pollution called greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, warming the planet and destabilising the climate.
Support Greenpeace - Greenpeace UK
WEBSupport Greenpeace. To protect our independence we won’t take money from companies or governments, so we rely on you for everything we do. Please support us today. “We rely on people like you to power our campaigns and hold governments and corporations to account. Your support will be fighting climate change and the destruction of nature by ...
Funding and governance - Greenpeace UK
WEBThe Trust is one of two Greenpeace organisations in the UK. The other, Greenpeace Ltd, is the one most people know about which runs hard-hitting campaigns and confronts environmental injustices. Because of restrictions on what political campaigning charities can do, it’s a limited company but also funded by individual donations.
What is the UK doing about climate change? - Greenpeace UK
WEBThe UK was the first country in the world to create a legally-binding national commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate Change Act of 2008 pledged to cut our emissions as a country by 80% by 2050, from 1990 levels. The 80% target was updated in 2019 with the target of achieving an effective 100% reduction by 2050.