Billionaires and oligarchs are using their obscene fortunes to undermine and subvert democratic processes, limit our rights and freedoms, and weaken regulations meant to protect people and the planet. But they underestimate our power to resist and defend ourselves, and our shared home. We’ve fought and won before, and we will fight and win again. Join the fight against the attempted billionaire takeover.👇

Greenpeace International

Fight the billionaire takeover and corporate intimidation - Greenpeace International

Billionaires and corporations are tightening their grip on our democracies — and silencing dissent. They weaken protections for people and the pl...

3 #EarthDay facts on plastic that will convince you why we need a strong #PlasticsTreaty NOW 🤯🥤🌍 Sign the petition

Help End the Age of Plastics: Global Plastics Treaty Now!

🚨 BREAKING: Meat empire JBS ‘looks set to break’ Amazon deforestation pledges YET AGAIN, according to new investigation by Unearthed, The Guardian and Repórter Brasil Read all about it: tinyurl.com/GuardianJBSAmazonDeforestation #DropJBS

"The only parts of Europe that aren’t being boiled dry are being washed away in floods. The EU must urgently update its climate targets to reflect the scientific reality, and put a stop to new fossil fuel projects as a first step to a full phase-out." – Thomas Gelin, climate campaigner at Greenpeace EU #ExtremeWeather

the Guardian

Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024

European State of the Climate report ‘lays bare’ impact of fossil fuels on continent during its hottest 12 months on record

As extreme weather intensifies, people are realising it's oil and gas companies' fault. Their operations are worsening extreme weather like the floods in South Africa, everyday. Are they paying their dues for the #climatecrisis? Not yet It is time we #MakePollutersPay 👇 Read more:

Daily Maverick

‘We just sleep with one eye open’ — living on the edge of the Jukskei River, battered by storms

In recent weeks, Johannesburg, like much of the country, has endured torrential rains and devastating floods. Bridges buckled, roads crumbled owing...

#StopDrillingStartPaying

Microplastic pollution is everywhere, even in the exhaled breath of DOLPHINS. It’s time to stop the plastic crisis for the health of people and planet and turn off the (micro)plastic tap!

All this destruction for GOLD. Illegal gold mining in the Amazon is poisoning rivers, wildlife, and Indigenous communities. In 2024, the price of gold rose by 44%. Many central banks are declaring their intent to stock up on gold reserves. #RespectTheAmazon Add your voice:

Greenpeace International

Respect the Amazon - Greenpeace International

Add your name today to demand global leaders #RespectTheAmazon and protect its forests, wildlife and its people.

Can we all now agree that BILLIONAIRES ARE A MASSIVE POLICY FAILURE Also, let’s fix this. ➡️

Greenpeace International

Tax the super-rich - Greenpeace International

We urge governments to tax the super-rich and support fair global tax rules to protect the future of people and the planet.

#TaxTheSuperRich

Human activity is reshaping life on Earth in profound and alarming ways. The clearest and most consistent finding by @npub1cx80...fk75 is a decline in local species diversity. In regions heavily affected by human activities, only about 20% of native plant species able to live there were actually present.

The Conversation

Invisible losses: thousands of plant species are missing from places they could thrive – and humans are the reason

Many native plants are missing from habitats where they should thrive – even in wilder areas. Why? Human actions such as logging, poaching and se...

Illegal gold mining has destroyed over 4,000 hectares of Amazon rainforest in just four Indigenous territories in the past two years. This new report by Greenpeace Brazil traces the path of illegal gold from the Amazon to global markets. In 2024, the top three destinations for Brazilian gold exports were Canada, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom – major international hubs for refining and trade. Read more:

Greenpeace International

Illegal gold mining has destroyed over 4,000 hectares of Amazon rainforest in just four Indigenous territories in the past two years, warns Greenpeace - Greenpeace International

According to the report by Greenpeace Brazil, national action to combat this destructive activity is not delivering a decrease, but rather a shift ...