Amid 2020’s gloom, there are reasons to be hopeful about the climate in 2021
John Sauven
The concerted global response to the pandemic could be replicated for the fight against the climate crisis, says Greenpeace’s John Sauven
October 2017
Penguins starving to death is a sign that something’s very wrong in the Antarctic
John Sauven
Overfishing, oil drilling, pollution and climate change are imperilling the ecosystem. But ocean sanctuaries could help protect what belongs to us all, says Greenpeace director John Sauven
September 2017
Wind power is now cheaper than nuclear – the energy revolution is happening
John Sauven
Government policy means the cost of offshore wind energy has halved. The benefits to the UK will be enormous, says John Sauven, director of Greenpeace
July 2017
If you care so much, Coke, why aren't your bottles 100% recycled?
John Sauven
Coca-Cola sells more than 100bn single-use plastic bottles a year. Its plans to increase recycled plastic in its bottles to 50% are startlingly unambitious
May 2017
How do the four main parties compare on the environment?
Why meat eaters should think much more about soil
John Sauven
March 2017
A strong parliament will be nature’s last line of defence during Brexit
John Sauven
EU membership has given Britain vital environmental laws. Any changes to legislation must be done with full public scrutiny to protect us from exploitation
October 2016
The decision to back a third runway at Heathrow is a grotesque folly
John Sauven
North Sea or Great Australian Bight, oil drilling is always a risky business
John Sauven
August 2016
For a secure energy future, there are far better investments than Hinkley
John Sauven
John Sauven: The nuclear project is outdated and expensive - the UK should be focussing money and effort on renewables, interconnectors, storage, smart grids and efficiency
July 2016
Hinkley Point C is no more than a doomed attempt at face-saving
John Sauven
With all the costs and risks involved, the spectre of George Osborne’s energy policy could haunt Britain for decades
May 2016
A birthday gift for David Attenborough – how about the Great Barrier Reef?
John Sauven
Of all his amazing experiences, the television legend recalls his first dive on the reef as the most memorable. But it’s dying before our eyes
March 2016
Why green groups have a right to be heard on the EU referendum
John Sauven
New charities guidance does not exclude us from the debate - we have an obligation to explain the environmental repercussions of Brexit
May 2015
Keep it in the ground
A manifesto for a more sustainable world
John Sauven
John Sauven: We can do more than just endure or adapt to climate change, we can tackle it and create a better, more just society in the process
January 2015
Davos 2015
What happened when Greenpeace went to Davos?
John Sauven
While I heard many fine words at Davos, are we going to see real action as a result?, asks John Sauven
December 2014
Reflections and predictions 2015
2015: the beginning of the end for climate sceptics
John Sauven
Now an agreement has been struck between China and the US on carbon emissions, we can be optimistic about the coming year, says Greenpeace UK director John Sauven
April 2014
Arctic oil: it is madness to celebrate a new source of fossil fuels
John Sauven
John Sauven: As the first barrels head for Europe, we cannot afford – and do not need – new sources of harder to reach fossil fuels
March 2014
Fracking won't crack our dependence on Russian gas imports
John Sauven
John Sauven: Using the Crimea crisis to promote fracking is disingenuous – only tackling climate change can reduce our exposure
January 2014
A suggestion for Burberry's next line: toxin-free fashion