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ecosystems

December 10, 2020

New report exposes the global risks of deep sea mining

The world’s largest ecosystem must remain off-limits to the mining industry, says Greenpeace.
August 29, 2020

Defra’s proposed new law to curb deforestation 'seriously flawed'

The UK government and industry need to support a just transition to food systems that work with nature, including the restoration of natural ecosystems, says Greenpeace UK.
July 8, 2020

Unite human, animal and environmental health to prevent next pandemic, says UN

If we keep exploiting wildlife and destroying our ecosystems we can expect to see a steady stream of diseases jumping from animals to humans in the years ahead, says a new UN report.
May 20, 2020

UN steps up work on zoonotics to protect environment and reduce pandemic risks

Economies that work with nature are critical to ensure that the world’s nations thrive, says the United Nations Environment Programme.
March 20, 2019

Photographs reveal UK river wildlife habitats invaded by plastic pollution

A new collection of photographs published by Greenpeace UK shows that plastic pollution is invading the habitats of Britain's most iconic river wildlife.
February 25, 2019

Beavers given protected status in Scotland

The Eurasian or European beaver is to be added to the list of European Protected Species of Animals, protected under Scottish law.
December 15, 2018

Woodland Trust accuses Highways England of freewheeling to environmental failure

The Woodland Trust anticipates that eight areas of ancient woodland will be threatened by the Lower Thames Crossing.
December 9, 2018

Natural solutions better than sci-fi schemes, says climate change report

Restoring ecosystems such as peatlands and native forests can create significant benefits for the climate, says a report from Christian Aid.
November 23, 2018

States have legal obligations to prevent and alleviate climate change, says UN

Human rights are under threat from a force which challenges the foundations of all life, says UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
October 10, 2018

Climate chaos still avoidable if governments act immediately, say campaigners

he Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s report released on 8 October 2018 is a damning assessment of weak national efforts to contain climate chaos, says Friends of the Earth.