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Group of disabled activists protest in a London street. They’re holding banners saying “People before profit” and “Disabled People Against Cuts. Rights not charity”

For disabled people, the cost of living crisis is nothing new

M-E – a long-time campaigner for justice, inclusion and equality, and a Steering Group member of Disabled People Against Cuts – talks about how government failure on the cost of living crisis is affecting disabled people. And why direct action is needed when political leaders refuse to listen to ordinary people.

Two Greenpeace activists in an inflatable boat on the ocean, with a big ship in the background. One stands holding a a banner that says "Stop deep sea mining", while the other drives the boat.

Caught up in scandal, deep sea mining debate resumes in Kingston

Governments are meeting in Jamaica to debate the future of deep sea mining amid growing criticism against the head of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). Greenpeace is calling delegates in Kingston to prioritise protection and to agree a pathway to a moratorium.

3 powerful moments in black environmental activism

During Black History Month, we are celebrating the invaluable contribution of black people to the global movement for environmental justice. Here are three powerful acts of protest against environmental destruction by black activists.

UK brands will fail palm oil promise

The world’s largest consumer brands are using palm oil from producers that have destroyed an area of Indonesian rainforest the size of Greater Manchester in three years, a new report by Greenpeace International shows

"frack free zone" sign hanging on Blackpool pier

Fracking: what you need to know

With ‘easy to reach’ oil and gas running out, fracking has been pushed as a way to plug the gap. But climate change means we can’t afford to dig up yet more polluting fuels. We need to switch to renewable energy instead.

Activists dressed in green boiler suits mop the floor outside Luxembourg’s pension fund. They place yellow hazard A-board floor signs nearby that read “Caution green wash” with a symbol of someone slipping over.

Greenwash: what it is and how not to fall for it

With more of us taking steps to protect the planet, some companies would rather play pretend. Greenwashing lets them boost their sales and public image but continue using environmentally-harmful practices.