Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 451 As the war enters its 451st day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2023
Russia targets Greenpeace in crackdown on dissent but Kremlin critic Roizman avoids prison Russia on Monday declared the global environmental group Greenpeace to be an undesirable organization, effectively banning it from operating in the country The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Russia ready to kick out Greenpeace MOSCOW: Russia on Friday declared the environmental group Greenpeace an “undesirable organisation”, effectively banning it from operating in the country. Bangkok Post · May 19, 2023
Greenpeace to shut down in Russia after being declared 'undesirable organisation' The Russian branch of environmental group Greenpeace on Friday said it would shut down after authorities declared the group an "undesirable organisation", effectively banning it from operating. Reuters · May 19, 2023
Greenpeace call for removal of Woodside's sunken gas mooring tower 'decaying' on ocean floor Greenpeace has released underwater footage of Woodside's sunken riser turret mooring off the West Australian coast. The activist group says the structure is "decaying" and poses a contamination risk. ABC News · May 16, 2023
Big Oil trying to cancel free speech Oil and gas companies use frivolous lawsuits to bully and silence climate change activists Salon · May 13, 2023
Italian oil firm Eni faces lawsuit alleging early knowledge of climate crisis Exclusive: Company accused of ‘lobbying and greenwashing’ for more fossil fuels despite knowing of risks The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023
Dublin public transport ranked worst of European capitals for expensive and complicated system Dublin is the only European capital that does not have a fixed-price long-term ticket for all means of transport available to all passengers Dublin Live · May 4, 2023
TotalEnergies sues Greenpeace over claims it 'underreports' emissions French energy giant TotalEnergies is suing Greenpeace for a symbolic 1 euro over the environmental group's claims the company was likely "dramatically underreporting" its greenhouse gas emissions. Radio France Internationale · May 4, 2023
ECB’s Lagarde says some firms have taken advantage of inflation to lift profit margins, after raising interest rates – as it happened European Central Bank has lifted its key interest rates by a quarter of one percent The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023
Toxic chemicals discovered in water after locals complained about 'foul-smelling brown, foamy liquid' The problem is linked to a quarry used as a dump site and include substances called PCBs which are also known as 'forever chemicals' as they do not break down in the environment Wales Online · May 3, 2023
Greenpeace activists held in Belgium after occupying gas terminal Greenpeace Belgium working to release 14 protesters who sailed inflatables into the Fluxys LGN terminal in Zeebrugge The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023
Rainbow Warrior docks in Fremantle as Greenpeace labels Woodside's Scarborough project a 'major threat' to WA The world's best-known environmental organisation makes its presence known in the port city of Fremantle ahead of Woodside's AGM tomorrow, labelling the gas giant's Pilbara project as a "major threat" to WA's coastline. ABC News · Apr 27, 2023
Dutch government outlines new package to reduce emissions The Dutch government has unveiled a new package to slash carbon emissions by promoting clean energy, sustainable homes and industry and the use of electric cars among other a raft of measures to combat climate change The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 Blow to government’s plan for more oil and gas drilling as High Court grants legal challenge Climate authorities have repeatedly warned against new drilling for fossil fuels
The Guardian - US · Apr 26, 2023 Bitcoin is terrible for the environment – can it ever go green? Cryptocurrency mining uses huge amounts of energy, but activists are urging for a change in its code to reduce its environmental impact
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023 North Sea drilling: Greenpeace prepares to challenge ‘disastrous’ UK decision Court to decide if judicial review of Liz Truss move to allow new oil and gas drilling should be permitted
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023 Can Extinction Rebellion really be the new centre ground of the climate movement? The Big One protest suggests the movement has learned from its mistakes, says writer Ellie Mae O’Hagan
Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023 Amsterdam airport wants to ban late night flights and private jets by 2025 Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam has announced plans to stop private jets and small business planes from using its runways, as well as stopping night flights and scrapping plans for a new runway
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023 China ramps up coal power despite carbon neutral pledges Local governments approved more coal power in first three months of 2023 than all of 2021
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023 Fears protesters will disrupt London Marathon as Extinction Rebellion claims 30,000 activists will descend on capital More than 200 organisations – including Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth – will protest
The New Daily · Apr 17, 2023 EU sued for labelling gas and nuclear investments green Campaign groups including Greenpeace are asking the European Union Court of Justice to stop gas and nuclear being classified as climate-friendly investments.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023 EU faces legal action after including gas and nuclear in ‘green’ investments guide European Commission accused of acting unlawfully in two separate cases bought by environment groups
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023 Environment groups sue EU over green label for gas, nuclear Environmental groups have started legal action against the European Union’s executive branch in a bid to block a move to include natural gas and nuclear power generation on a list of sustainable activities
Texas Observer · Apr 17, 2023 Mexican Cotton Farmers Struggle Over Genetically Modified Seed Rules Spurred by environmental and health concerns, Mexico has stopped approving modified cotton seeds which depend on the pesticide glyphosate.