Elena Polisano, Greenpeace · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 12:51 PM

John, final warning

Hi John,   Have you seen the news?   Last week, the world’s leading climate scientists delivered a stark warning:    “There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all.” [1]   The situation is b…

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  Will McCallum, Greenpeace · [email protected]

March 22, 2023 at 11:55 AM

RE: Puffins

Hey John,   Last week, I emailed to see if you could take action to help end the destructive fishing of sandeels which is threatening the UK's seabirds like puffins.    Since then, an incredible 83,000 people have called for the UK’s marine wild…

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  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 4:35 PM

Brace yourself

Hi John,   Do you want the good news or the bad news?   The bad news is that leading climate scientists have just released a massive report saying the climate crisis is worse than they thought. [1]   The good news is that they say we can do some…

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  Carolyn Hoskin, Greenpeace · [email protected]

March 18, 2023 at 10:34 AM

The unsinkable movement ⛵

Hi John,   Wow! What a month it’s been.   We have so many inspiring stories to tell you in your latest edition of Stay Connected.    It's an action packed edition - with everything from activists occupying a Shell pla…

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  Will McCallum, Greenpeace · [email protected]

March 12, 2023 at 6:59 PM

David Attenborough on UK ocean wildlife under threat

Hey John,   Did you see Sir David Attenborough’s ‘Wild Isles’ on Sunday evening, documenting the amazing wonders of UK ocean wildlife?   Seabirds like puffins, kittiwakes and other incredible species that live around the coast are starving - as…

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  Jack Bullett, Greenpeace · [email protected]

March 9, 2023 at 1:37 PM

Energy bills: Crunch time.

Hi John,   Thank you so much for using the Affordable Energy Calculator last week!   There’s less than a week now till the Spring Statement, where the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will set out the government’s spending commitments. We need as many peo…

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  Anthony Lewis, Greenpeace · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 6:05 PM

The biggest conservation victory ever!

Hi John,   This is huge! After years of campaigning and a tense final week of negotiations, world leaders have put aside their differences and finally secured a historic Global Ocean Treaty. This puts us on a path to potentially save our oceans …

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  Jack Bullett, Greenpeace · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Mass lobby

Hi John,   I don’t know about you, but things are feeling a bit grim right now. Millions of people are being forced to choose between heating and eating this winter due to inadequate government support.    On the 1st of April, people across the …

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  Chris Thorne, Greenpeace · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 2:44 PM

Two days to go

Hi John,   I’m still here in New York, in the final days of the negotiations where the lack of progress has been shocking. Countries are dithering, wasting time and refusing to compromise, including the UK.   Our oceans really can’t afford any m…

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  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 3:21 PM

Heard the news?

Hi John,   Have you heard the news? Energy bills are set to rise by 20% in April. [1]   With skyrocketing bills it begs the question: why on earth is the government banning new onshore wind farms in England?   Onshore wind is one of the cheapest…

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  Anthony Lewis, Greenpeace · [email protected]

February 27, 2023 at 4:59 PM

Could you save £1800 a year?

Hi John,   Is your energy bill too high? Do you want to know how much you could save if your home was upgraded and properly insulated? Find out in 2 minutes here:  Affordable Energy Calculator …

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  Sam, Greenpeace · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Urgent call to action

Hi John,   As we speak, world governments are meeting to negotiate a Global Ocean Treaty that would help protect at least 30% of the world's oceans by 2030. If politicians get this right, it will help safeguard marine life and be the biggest con…

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  Chris Thorne, Greenpeace · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Urgent message from New York

Hi John,   Albatrosses soaring over sparkling waters. Sharks darting through reefs. Majestic whales meandering through blue seas. Right now, leaders are meeting in New York to determine the future of the oceans these animals call home – and I’m …

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  Grace, Greenpeace · [email protected]

February 18, 2023 at 3:24 PM

URGENT: our chance to secure ocean protection

Hi John,   We’ve got one more chance to finalise a Treaty to help protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030, and we need your help to do it.   Next week, governments are gathering at the United Nations (UN) for what must be the last time to secu…

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  Joe, Greenpeace · [email protected]

February 16, 2023 at 10:14 AM

Would bees save us?

Hi John,   Three weeks ago, my colleague Sophie wrote to break the worrying news that the government had approved a banned bee-killing pesticide for use. One teaspoon is enough to kill 1.25 billion bees.   984,000 people have now told the govern…

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  Yeb Saño, Greenpeace · [email protected]

February 12, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Important update: Shell

Hi John,I’ve got an important update for you.Before I tell you, please can you demand that Shell starts to take responsibility for the climate destruction they’re causing around the world? It only takes a few clicks. …

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  Jack, Greenpeace · [email protected]

February 6, 2023 at 3:56 PM

Shell: Important update

Hi John,   Shell tried to silence Greenpeace International’s protest at sea. THEY FAILED!   Before I give you the exciting news, please can you help send a powerful message to Shell’s new CEO, Wael Sawan? You have a unique opportunity to send hi…

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  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]

February 2, 2023 at 1:51 PM

Guess who’s made record profits?

Hi John,   Shell has just announced record breaking annual profits of more than £32 billion - so we paid their HQ a little visit. [1]   We delivered them a simple message: Stop drilling and start paying for your climate damage. Can you share our…

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  Yeb, Greenpeace · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 2:57 PM

Breaking news

Hi John,   As you are reading this, I’m on the Arctic Sunrise as four activists climb a 34,000 tonne piece of Shell’s oil equipment. [1] It is being transported to the North Sea to pump out up to 45,000 barrels of oil a day, for over 20 years - …

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  Sophie, Greenpeace · [email protected]

January 28, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Help save our bees

Hi John,   I’m shocked that I’m having to write this. For the third year in a row, the government has just approved a banned bee-killing pesticide for use. [1] Tell them to leave our bees alone …

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  Carolyn Hoskin, Greenpeace · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 7:29 PM

United together in hope 💚

Hi John,   Welcome back to your regular Greenpeace round-up, Stay Connected. In this edition, we share our vision for a green, fair and peaceful world, ideas for how you can spark inspiring conversations by wearing Gr…

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  Areeba & Will, Greenpeace · [email protected]

January 26, 2023 at 11:08 AM

The hypocrisy is unreal

Hi John,   For decades, oil giants like BP and Shell have been driving climate devastation that is being felt by all of us, but particularly in the countries that have contributed the least emissions. Yet, BP and Shell continue to expand and mak…

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  Jack, Greenpeace · [email protected]

January 16, 2023 at 3:54 PM

Suing UK gov

Hi John,   Greenpeace is taking the UK government to court for unlawfully approving a new oil and gas licensing round in the North Sea. [1]   Can you join almost a quarter of a million people who have called on the government to say no to new o…

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  Areeba and Will, Greenpeace · [email protected]

January 15, 2023 at 9:14 AM

John, how much do these words matter?

Hi John,   Something incredible is happening. A wave of hope is inspiring thousands of others.    Over the last few days I’ve been watching as thousands of messages and photos have been added to the Wall of Change. T…

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  Areeba and Will, Greenpeace · [email protected]

January 12, 2023 at 1:37 PM

John, are you on the wall yet?

Hi John,   Close your eyes for a moment and imagine the world you want to see   What do you see?   Is it thriving ecosystems where healthy forests and oceans can help combat the climate crisis? A peaceful and fair world where people are thriving…

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  Nina, Greenpeace · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 2:12 PM

Single-use plastics banned

Hi John,   Have you seen the news? The government just announced a ban on some single-use plastics in England including cutlery, plates, and trays. [1]   This is a step forward in the fight against plastic pollution, and a victory for all of us…

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  Areeba and Will, Greenpeace · [email protected]

January 4, 2023 at 10:13 AM

John, hope is an act of rebellion

Hi John,   Our biggest act of resistance this year will be to stand together full of passion and determined hope, united in our vision of the world we want to live in.    We wanted to write to you personally, to thank you for all that you have d…

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  Deborah McLean, Greenpeace · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 11:37 AM

John, me again 👋

John, a lot has happened since I wrote to you earlier this month.   Since then, 450 people have started giving a little each month to help fund our work to defend the natural world – how wonderful is that?   Regular gifts are so important becaus…

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  Emily Armistead, Greenpeace · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 11:19 AM

John, bee the reason we win 🐝

John, did you know that bees are responsible for pollinating 80% of our wildflowers?   The UK’s natural landscape depends on millions of tiny insects, working together in harmony. Individually, a single bee seems pretty unremarkable. But togethe…

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  Carolyn Hoskin, Greenpeace · [email protected]

December 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM

You made all this possible:

Hi John,   What a year it has been; we’ve faced threats to our climate, nature and communities. Our prime minister changed – twice. But whatever was thrown at us by politicians or corporations, we faced it together.  …

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  Rebecca Newsom, Greenpeace · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 1:14 PM

It’s time everyone knew

John, who voted for this?   That’s what we asked the former Prime Minister Liz Truss back in October. All three(!) of the PMs we’ve had in the last four months have failed to take the climate, nature and cost of living crisis seriously enough. A…

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  Alice and Crispin, Greenpeace · [email protected]

December 16, 2022 at 12:56 PM

John, no one else can do this

John -- our headline-grabbing moves are just the tip of the iceberg.   One of the unique things about Greenpeace is our Unearthed team. We work tirelessly to expose polluting corporations and their murky political connections.   And this year, …

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  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 11:34 AM

I couldn’t find your name

Hi John,   I noticed your name was missing from our petition calling on Rishi Sunak to call off the new climate-wrecking coal mine in Cumbria.   Can you sign it? It will only take a few seconds. Sign the petition …

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  Dr Doug Parr, Greenpeace · [email protected]

December 12, 2022 at 2:15 PM

John, it's heating up

John -- remember this summer's heat waves?   As Greenpeace’s Chief Scientist, I pay close attention to how climate news is reported. It was frustrating to see some tabloids push the narrative that scorching 40 degree heat was no big deal.   But …

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  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]

December 8, 2022 at 10:52 AM

BREAKING: New coal mine approved

Hi John,   I can’t believe I'm writing this.    Rishi Sunak has just approved the UK’s first deep coal mine in 30 years. New coal is a death sentence for the planet, so we have to fight this decision. Can you sign the urgent petition now to take…

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  Deborah McLean, Greenpeace · [email protected]

December 7, 2022 at 1:42 PM

John, are you one of 1,649?

John -- as Greenpeace's Fundraising Director, it’s my job to crunch the numbers and take stock of our income for the year ahead. And right now, it’s time to act.   With the UK economy taking a turn for the worse, I know many of us are feeling th…

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  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]

December 5, 2022 at 7:34 PM

Renewable energy at stake

Hi John,   Quick question: do you support onshore wind farms?   If like 80% of the public you do, I need you to sign this urgent petition now. [1] Sign the petition Onshore wind farms …

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  Carolyn Hoskin, Greenpeace · [email protected]

December 3, 2022 at 11:33 AM

A green Christmas and postage included

Hi John,   Until midnight on Sunday, we're offering you postage included on any order. Pick up a Christmas jumper for the work do, or shop for that extra special gift, and know you’re saving a few pennies in the proc…

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  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 9:59 AM

URGENT: Opportunity to lift the ban on onshore wind!

Hi John,   Have you seen the news? Rishi Sunak is facing a backlash over the ban on onshore wind in England! Top Conservatives like Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Michael Gove are calling for the ban to be scrapped - suddenly putting the Prime Min…

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  Anthony Lewis, Greenpeace · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Swimming in poo

Hi John,   Do you trust private water companies? The same ones that have overseen double the number of times raw sewage was dumped in England and Wales’ waterways last year? [1]   Well the government does, that’s why they’re handing over power t…

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  Grace, Greenpeace · [email protected]

November 25, 2022 at 12:02 PM

RE: Something different

Hi John,   Today is Black Friday -- one of the busiest online shopping days of the year.   But I wanted to reflect on the darker side of Black Friday: plastic waste.    A 2019 report warned that up to 80% of purchases made on Black Friday end up…

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  Heather Kennedy · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 1:44 PM

Re: Your RSVP to “Cost of Living”

Hi John, my name is Heather.   In a moment, I’m going to tell you more about myself and an important new film Greenpeace UK made in partnership with the New Economics Foundation.   But first, the ‘Cost of Living’ fi…

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  Grace, Greenpeace · [email protected]

November 21, 2022 at 2:26 PM

Something different

Hi John,   I’m sure your inbox is as full as mine with Black Friday ‘deals’ - brands promising the moon on a stick at unbelievable prices.   Do they think we’ve forgotten the Which? report that showed 98% of ‘sale’ items were the same price or c…

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  Sophie, Greenpeace · [email protected]

November 15, 2022 at 12:22 PM

RE: Plastic waste crisis

Hi John,   The government has made it clear that they’re not currently serious about tackling the plastic crisis.    Not only did they miss the legal deadline to publish environmental targets last month, they also admitted they’ve got no plans t…

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  Areeba and Will, Greenpeace · [email protected]

November 12, 2022 at 3:56 PM

This is crucial

John -- Greenpeace is all of us – from petition signers to protesters on the street.   That’s why we’re asking every single Greenpeace supporter for their thoughts in a crucial survey. This is your last chance to share your views and help shape …

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  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 4:50 PM

10 days and counting

Hi John,   Rishi Sunak has had his photo opportunity at COP27 - and now the real work begins.    Over the next 10 days, the UK government’s team will stay in Egypt for global negotiations on tackling the climate crisis. UK foreign, business and …

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  Areeba and Will, Greenpeace · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 3:49 PM

John's thoughts

Hi John,   We’re emailing as Greenpeace UK’s new joint executive directors, to find out more about you and what you think.   Every year Greenpeace staff ask people from our movement - all over the UK - what their priorities are.    Between us, w…

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  Aiyan, Greenpeace · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 3:48 PM

Rishi’s U-Turn

Hi John,   Rishi Sunak has u-turned. He is going to the global climate talks in Egypt next week, COP27. [1]   Now that he’s decided to step up and represent the UK, he must deliver more than just soundbites, photo opportunities and hand shakes. …

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  Miranda, Greenpeace · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 7:35 PM

RE: Oil and gas

Hi John,   Any day now, Rishi Sunak’s government could approve Rosebank - the largest undeveloped oil field in the North Sea.   This new oil field will only make oil giants even richer and have catastrophic effects on the climate. We’re going to…

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  Sophie, Greenpeace · [email protected]

October 26, 2022 at 3:27 PM

RE: Green energy scam

Hi John,   Over 60,000 people have signed the petition calling on the government to stop subsidising Drax’s climate-wrecking operations.    Since then, Drax has quietly pulled out of two industry conferences - they’re running for cover. [1]   No…

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