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Six shocking facts you didn’t know about extreme weather
2024 has seen searing heat in 80 countries, breaking temperature records, both monthly and all-time.
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The race to a plastic free future is on!
We’re in the final stretch for #PlasticsTreaty negotiations that cut plastic production and pollution, and we need world leaders to finish strong.
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Fairer tax systems can address the climate crisis. Here's how.
Inequity in taxation systems threaten social cohesion and democratic processes, and increase climate impacts on the most vulnerable. This needs to change.
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Enjoying the Olympics?
Our changing climate is threatening sports events all over the world, for athletes and fans alike.
The issues we work on
Imagine a world where forests flourish and oceans are full of life. Where energy is as clean as a mountain stream. Where everyone has security, dignity and joy. We can’t build this future alone, but we can build it together.
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Climate & Energy
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Biodiversity
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Social & Economic
Greenpeace Pictures of the Week
This week we’ve seen wildfires devastating Greece, climate activism recognised in Germany, and protests from Indonesia’s legislative grounds to Kalimantan. For all our photos and videos, please visit the Greenpeace Media Library
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