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 ...
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 ...
Climate change - Greenpeace UK
WEBClimate change, sometimes called global warming, is the gravest and most urgent crisis facing humanity. It is caused by greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests and farming livestock. Changes in our climate are happening because these greenhouse gas emissions are causing a rise in average global temperatures.
Coal - facts and information - Greenpeace UK
WEBCoal is a non-renewable fossil fuel that’s burned to make energy. It’s cheap and plentiful, but it comes with great costs to the climate and people’s health. When burnt, coal releases more carbon dioxide than oil or gas, so it’s by far the worst fuel when it comes to climate change.Coal also produces toxic elements like mercury and arsenic, and small particles of soot which contribute ...
What are the solutions to climate change? - Greenpeace UK
WEBImprove farming and encourage vegan diets. One of the best ways for individuals to help stop climate change is by reducing their meat and dairy consumption, or by going fully vegan. Businesses and food retailers can improve farming practices and provide more plant-based products to help people make the shift.
What is the Paris climate agreement and why does it matter?
WEBMar 16, 2021 · The Paris Climate Agreement is an international treaty that commits most of the world’s governments to addressing climate change. Forged through decades of negotiations, the Paris Agreement is the world’s first comprehensive climate treaty. Despite its problems, it’s still seen as a major breakthrough in humanity’s effort to tackle the ...
Does peaceful protest work? - Greenpeace UK
WEBApr 14, 2021 · Peaceful protest works because it is disruptive. If it doesn’t inconvenience anybody it’s also pretty easy to ignore and nothing will change. A disruptive protest will get attention and create space for debate and bring attention to a previously underrepresented issue. If it can’t be ignored, it will likely get a response and that creates ...
Volunteering at festivals - Greenpeace UK
WEBA degree of flexibility when allocated your roles. We are a small team at these festivals and expect everyone to work together to put on a good show. The family friendly ones are very rewarding. Commitment to Greenpeace’s vision and values. You will be representing Greenpeace and it is important that you’re enthusiastic and a good communicator.
Just transition: a fair way to move to a sustainable economy
WEBPeople use the term ‘just transition’ to describe what we need to do. Put simply, a just transition is about moving to an environmentally sustainable economy (that’s the ‘transition’ part) without leaving workers in polluting industries behind. It aims to support good quality jobs and decent livelihoods when polluting industries ...