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Whether it's tackling climate change, protecting biodiversity or promoting peace in areas of conflict, we can all do something. Let those in charge know how you feel because politicans and companies rely on us to keep them in power or on the high street.
You can take action right now - choose what gets your goat below and make a difference. These are our top priorities right now, but there are plenty of other things you can do to help so visit our individual campaign pages for more ideas. And if you want to take things further, contact us.
Make your town climate friendly
While the dinosaurs in Whitehall cling to our criminally wasteful
energy system based on coal and nuclear power, pioneering local
councils around the UK are transforming our energy system. We need your help: visit EfficienCity and then ask your local council to take the leap into a genuinely sustainable energy future.
Start a green energy revolution
Ed Miliband's new job as head of the department for climate change and energy could, potentially, mean we have hope for real, decisive action on climate. Send a letter to Miliband, encouraging him to start a green energy revolution and say no to a new coal plant at Kingsnorth in Kent.
Tell our government to make the switch
Ireland is going to ban inefficient light bulbs - why can't we? Write
to Joan Ruddock MP, the parliamentary under-secretary with special
responsibility for climate change.
It's game over for toxic game consoles
The big three games companies - Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony - are making games consoles packed with toxic components and they're power-hungry to boot. Make sure they power up their green credentials.
Your guide to saving the climate
This new brochure from our international office is being published around the world to show how we can protect the climate. From how singing in the shower can help save the climate, to modern, efficient electricity and heat distribution - you'll find all the answers here.
Choose forest-friendly tissues and toilet roll
Many brands of toilet paper, kitchen towels and tissues are made by destroying forest areas. Use our guide to find products that use forest-friendly paper.
Demand a greener computer today
Toxic e-waste is accumulating at a frightening rate, and much of it is ending up in China and India, where it's often recycled by young children working unprotected. Help us to challenge major computer producers (HP, Dell, Sony, Lenovo, Apple, Fujitsu Siemens, Acer, Toshiba) to be the first company to offer a computer free of the worst hazardous chemicals.
Find other Greenpeace supporters in your area
Contact your local Greenpeace group and find out what they're doing to help our campaigns.