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  Laura, Greenpeace · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 9:48 AM

1.7 billion 😬

Hi John,   This week The Big Plastic Count investigation revealed that the UK throws away 1.7 billion pieces of plastic packaging every week. 58% of it is burned, and only 17% recycled. [1] It’s leaking into our oceans and ecosystems, polluting o…
  Ian, Greenpeace · [email protected]
April 16, 2024 at 4:14 PM

We won't stop until they do

BREAKING NEWS: MAJOR VICTORY   John, one of the Big Oil companies, TotalEnergies, has had their intimidation lawsuit against Greenpeace France thrown out of court. They desperately tried to silence us, concealing the truth about the climate deva…
  Ian, Greenpeace · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 2:19 PM

ALERT: Greenpeace under attack globally

As I write this John, Greenpeace is under attack globally like never before.    Right now, our colleagues in Italy, the USA, and here in the UK are all targets of intimidation lawsuits from oil giants. Strategically deployed with one aim: silenc…
  Usnea, Greenpeace activist · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 1:38 PM

Aboard Shell’s oil rig

John, I’ve seen livelihoods go up in flames – fanned by Shell's reckless pursuit of oil and profit.   Wildfires ripped through the farmland I worked on in Oregon and the horror of years of hard work reduced to ashes in a matter of minutes is bey…
  Sophie Cooke, Greenpeace · [email protected]
April 6, 2024 at 8:16 AM

First port of call: the Galápagos!

Ahoy there, John!   Welcome to the first port on our round-the-world tour of ocean sanctuaries: the Galápagos Islands!   I’ve seen more wildlife in a month in the Galápagos than I could in a year of being at sea: bab…
  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]
April 3, 2024 at 1:41 PM

Your name next to Greta

Hi John,   What do Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, Benedict Cumberbatch and Greta Thunberg have in common?   They’ve all just signed our open letter to Shell expressing their outrage at Shell’s multimillion dollar lawsuit against Greenpeace. [1]   W…
  Crispin, Greenpeace · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 11:36 AM

Did you see my last email?

Hi John,   I wrote to you last week about Unearthed, our investigations unit here at Greenpeace UK. I hope you found it insightful  – and keep your eyes peeled for a new story coming soon.    Today, I want to explain how our investigative journa…
  Crispin, Unearthed (Greenpeace) · [email protected]
March 18, 2024 at 4:57 PM

You deserve to know

Hi John,   I’m Crispin – the Co-Editor of Unearthed, Greenpeace UK’s investigative journalism unit.   You might not have heard of us, but we're an eight-person powerhouse that publishes breaking environmental news and investigations. We uncover …
  Nina Schrank, Greenpeace · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 10:38 AM

Plastic: Important update

This could be a turning point for the planet - we don't have a second to lose Unsubscribe me from Greenpeace emails Hi John,   As you read this, scientists are panicking — global plastic production is now set to triple by 2050. If we don’t a…
  Prishita, Greenpeace · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 10:44 AM

There’s a cemetery outside parliament

Hi John,   This government has failed us. They’ve stood by while 70,000 people have died since 2013.   That’s 58 people per day during winter. Tens of thousands of lives lost because of cold, damp homes, a direct result of government neglect. [1…
  Anthony Lewis, Greenpeace · [email protected]
March 11, 2024 at 1:58 PM

The biggest win you've never heard of

We can secure one of our best defences against climate change. Hi John,   We have a once in a lifetime opportunity to protect our planet for generations. We can secure one of our best defences against climate change, protect wildlife, nature and…
  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 3:42 PM

60 seconds to stop Shell

Help us show the strength of public opposition to Shell by standing with us and signing our open letter Unsubscribe me from Greenpeace emails Hi John,   In just 7 days 60,000 people have signed our huge open letter to show they're outraged t…
  Laura, The Big Plastic Count · [email protected]
March 5, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Six days to go AND COUNTING

The Big Plastic Count begins next week Hi John,   The Big Plastic Count begins in 6 days - don’t miss out! SIGN ME UP Join next week’s Big Plastic Count If you want to do something …
  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 6:27 PM

URGENT: Help us in court

Help us show the strength of public opposition to Shell by standing with us and signing our open letter. Unsubscribe me from Greenpeace emails Hi John,   Shell is trying to silence you.   They’re suing Greenpeace for millions of dollars beca…
  Chris Packham & The Big Plastic Count · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 5:40 PM

Let's keep the natural world unspoiled

We must end plastic pollution Hi John,   In 2022, I joined a quarter of a million people around the UK and counted my plastic waste for a week. I knew this would help The Big Plastic Count uncover the truth about the plastics crisis, but I hadn’…
  Aakash, Greenpeace · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 5:19 PM

You deserve better

Hi John,   Have you heard? Shell is suing us for peacefully protesting against their climate-wrecking activities.   Shameful, isn’t it? Despite announcing profits of £22.4 billion last year, they’re suing us for millions of dollars – all because …
  Carolyn, Greenpeace · [email protected]
February 24, 2024 at 10:29 AM

Your Greenpeace updates

Hi John,   Welcome back to your latest Greenpeace round-up, Stay Connected.    Your support truly makes a big difference. From actions to investigative reports to holding truth to power, you make all this possible. Th…
  Fiona Nicholls, Greenpeace · [email protected]
February 20, 2024 at 10:12 AM

You're invited Onboard, John!

Unsubscribe me from this email Ahoy there, John!   As we set sail on our first ship expedition of the year, we wanted to welcome you on board! This voyage marks the beginning of a busy year of Greenpeace expediti…
  Aakash, Greenpeace · [email protected]
February 19, 2024 at 7:03 PM

We’re over halfway

Hi John,   I recently wrote to you about Shell’s intimidation lawsuit against us. It’s their latest attempt at silencing us, so they can continue destroying the planet for profit.   I’ve been overwhelmed by the response from our supporters. We w…
  Rhiannon & The Big Plastic Count · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 12:15 PM

Things I learnt from doing The Big Plastic Count

Hi John,   I’m Rhiannon, from Cardiff, and I took part in the last Big Plastic Count with my partner and two young children. You might have seen that it’s back! And it’s the biggest ever investigation into household plastic waste, done by people…
  Prishita, Greenpeace · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 6:14 PM

Help Starmer keep his promises.

Hi John,   We’re standing at the edge of a cliff. For the first time, our planet has experienced average temperatures above a 1.5C threshold for an entire year. [1] The world has been ravaged by extreme weather. Many in the UK are unable to pay …
  Nina, Greenpeace · [email protected]
February 8, 2024 at 9:18 AM

Plastic polluters are winning

Hi John,   You won’t believe this…   Right now, as young women in Indonesia battle toxic, health wrecking fumes from plastic waste fires, beauty brand Dove is boasting about annual profits made from their plastic pollution.   Instead of offering …
  Kash, Greenpeace · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 1:51 PM

Stop these climate criminals

Hi John,   Shell has been guilty of terrible crimes against people and our planet for years. Guilty of choking our air and polluting our oceans. Guilty of human rights abuses. And guilty of fuelling climate breakdown in their greedy pursuit of pr…
  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]
February 1, 2024 at 6:12 PM

BREAKING: Shell announce billions in profit

Dear John,   How’s your 2024 going?   Because I guarantee you that Shell thinks they’re having a better one. They’ve just announced eye-watering annual profits of over £22.4 BILLION! [1]   Shell is making obscene profits off climate destruction …
  Yeb, Greenpeace · [email protected]
January 30, 2024 at 1:33 PM

They're trying to silence us

Hi John,   After escaping with his life, my brother carried 78 bodies to mass graves. Turbo-charged by climate change, Typhoon Haiyan laid waste to my country. More than 6,000 people were killed.   Shell knows their actions are fuelling deadly e…
  Maja, The Big Plastic Count · [email protected]
January 27, 2024 at 9:57 AM

30,000 people counting plastic!

Hi John,   Last week I emailed you about The Big Plastic Count - the UK's biggest investigation into household plastic waste.   Companies produce more plastic than our planet can cope with. We all do our bit to recycle, but much of the plastic …
  Doug, Greenpeace · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Bees are still in trouble

1.1 million people want to save our bees – will you join them? John, I'm shocked and frustrated: last week our government approved a toxic bee-killing pesticide for the fourth year running.   It’s shameful – Europe…
  Maja, The Big Plastic Count · [email protected]
January 20, 2024 at 8:55 AM

Join The Big Plastic Count

Hi John,   It’s everywhere. From the candy-coloured vapes that litter our streets to the pots and packets our food and drink often comes in. Plastic is harming our health and our environment.   Want to do something about it? This year we have a …
  Danni, Greenpeace · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 3:58 PM

You're invited

Hi John,   Right, not the best start. We’re just over a week into 2024 and the news is already pretty overwhelming. Energy bills have gone up by 5%. [1] 2023 “smashed” the record for the hottest year by a huge margin. [2] Over 1,000 homes …
  Becky, Greenpeace · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Election year, let’s go!

Happy new year John,   Looking to make 2024 count? Become a Climate Voter. Pledge to be a Climate Voter It only takes a minute to add your name You and I might be making different …
  Amy, Greenpeace · [email protected]
January 2, 2024 at 7:10 AM

You know this feeling...

Hi John,   As soon as I saw the footage in the video below, it gave me a feeling I think we all share. That feeling of being deeply connected to the incredible world around us – and fiercely wanting to protect it.    Thank you so much for choosi…
  Melanie, Greenpeace UK · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 9:43 AM

An update on my last email

Hi John, it’s Melanie again – hope you and your loved ones are enjoying the festive season. I just wanted to share a quick update on how our fundraising efforts are going here at Greenpeace.   A few weeks ago, I explained that our finances have …
  Carolyn, Greenpeace · [email protected]
December 26, 2023 at 9:13 AM

Bored on boxing day?

Hi John,   From everyone at Greenpeace, thank you so much for your support this year. It has helped to make a huge difference protecting our planet, wildlife and people. Thanks to you we can continue to investigate, d…
  Fiona, Greenpeace · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 9:41 AM

Oceans need your help

John, I know my colleagues recently mentioned our shortfall this year. We are 274 donations closer to our target but still 825 short. As part of the Oceans campaign team, I can tell you firsthand how regular, reliable support is essential to us …
  Mel, Greenpeace · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 3:20 PM

It’s time for change

  John, it’s Mel Evans, UK Climate Team Leader here at Greenpeace.   Our Fundraising Director recently wrote to you about our financial situation – and how we urgently need your help to fund our 2024 campaigns. We’ve had 143 amazing people alre…
  Melanie, Greenpeace UK · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 12:53 PM

John, are you one of 1,099?

John, my name is Melanie McNeill and I’m the new Fundraising Director at Greenpeace UK. As we near the end of the year, it’s my job to crunch the numbers and see how much we raised this year. I hope I can be candid and tell you it’s not as much …
  Anthony Lewis, Greenpeace · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 5:42 PM

Broken food system

Hi John,   Nobody likes being told what to eat, or where food comes from but understanding, and changing, where our food comes from and how it is produced is a critical part of tackling the nature crisis and climate change.   The first step is e…
  Areeba and Will, Greenpeace · [email protected]
December 11, 2023 at 3:23 PM

This is all thanks to you, John

John, a lot can happen in a year. From protecting our oceans to fighting Big Oil giants, we’ve shown that a people-powered movement can take on even the biggest challenges – and win.   It hasn’t been easy. The government has closed its eyes to t…
  Marian, Greenpeace · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 2:55 PM

Re: Stop their toxic plastic pollution

Hi John,   I am going to share some information with you that will send shivers down the spines of the planet's greediest corporate plastic polluters.    Since I wrote to you last week about Dove’s toxic plastic pollution, we have received more …
  Gurvinder, Greenpeace · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 6:44 PM

Eco-Friendly Gifts with Complimentary Shipping!

Hi John,   Do you know we have a Greenpeace branded clothing webshop? It’s not something we tend to shout about, as we’re busy telling you about our projects (like standing up to Shell, confronting deep sea mining ve…
  Marian, Greenpeace · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 9:23 AM

Urgent: expose their hypocrisy

Hi John,   As you read this, corporate beauty brand Dove is pumping billions of single-use plastic bottles and sachets into vulnerable communities.   Dove’s chief execs will tell you they care about women and girls. They’re spending millions on …
  Carolyn, Greenpeace · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 4:40 PM

Can you help us? Answer our survey and get 15% off

Hi John,   As a valued Greenpeace supporter, we’d like to invite you to participate in our annual supporter survey. This survey is crucial in helping us grow and improve as an organisation, and we would love to have your input. …
  Carolyn Hoskin, Greenpeace · [email protected]
November 18, 2023 at 9:13 AM

Don't Miss Out! Join Us in Making History

Hi John,   We’re back with your latest Stay Connected round-up of Greenpeace news. In this edition - we share how Shell is trying to silence us, how activists successfully shut down a Big Oil conference, how you’ve he…
  Areeba Hamid, Greenpeace · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 11:40 AM

FWD: BREAKING: Shell sues Greenpeace

That's right John, Shell is suing us, and threatening a damages claim for $8.6 million. Hello John,   Did you get a chance to read the email I sent to you on Thursday? I didn't want you to miss it, it's too importan…
  Areeba, Greenpeace · [email protected]
November 9, 2023 at 1:54 PM

Shell vs Greenpeace

John, we're being sued by Shell. Yes, you read that right.   A top oil giant who raked in £5.1 billion in profits over the last 3 months [1] is suing us.    Our brave activists occupied their climate-wrecking oil and gas platform in the North Se…
  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 2:16 PM

This will make your blood boil

Hi John,   In the past 3 months the UK was hit by Storm Babet, Libya was devastated by floods, and Brazil battled cyclones.   But the fossil fuel giants driving this climate crisis have been getting filthy rich in the meantime. Shell has raked i…
  Anthony Lewis, Greenpeace · [email protected]
November 1, 2023 at 3:07 PM

She’s big, pink & she’s at Westminster

Hi John,   We’ve just placed our Octo-activist Coral on the Thames outside the Houses of Parliament because we need the UK government to announce a Bill to ratify the Global Ocean Treaty in the King’s Speech next week.    We’ve seen how powerful…
  Anthony Lewis, Greenpeace · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 12:46 PM

Allotments

Hi John,   There are almost 175,000 applications on the UK’s allotment waiting list - with some people waiting 15 years. [1] But did you know that we have the legal right to them?    That’s why two weeks ago artists and volunteers, led by Dr. JC…
  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]
October 17, 2023 at 2:35 PM

This will only take a minute

Hi John,   Right now, the CEOs of the world’s biggest oil companies are meeting at a luxury hotel in London to plot new ways of destroying our planet for profit. [1]    Thousands of people have rung up the hotel in the last few days to politely …
  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]
October 14, 2023 at 11:10 AM

Stop Big Oil CEOs now

Hi John,   In a few days, the CEOs of the world’s biggest oil companies will be descending on a luxury hotel in London to plot new ways of making profit from climate-wrecking fossil fuels. [1]   For the sake of our planet we have to stop these B…