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Greenpeace’s recent artwork on a burnt hillside sparked controversy, drawing both criticism and defense from various figures. Ward expressed to Greenpeace online that he felt “great pleasure” in removing the installation, questioning the group’s approach by saying, “Thought Greenpeace was all about leave no trace and you do this to the mountain side.” His comments highlight the tension between environmental activism and conservation of natural landscapes.
Janet Finch-Saunders, Senedd member for Bangor Conwy Môn, sharply criticized Greenpeace as well, describing their actions as “environmental vandalism.” She stated that hillsides damaged by fire should not be exploited “as a canvas for political protest,” emphasizing the need to respect the natural environment, particularly areas already suffering from recent damage.
In response, Areeba Hamid, co-executive director of Greenpeace UK, clarified the intentions behind the artwork. She said, “Our artwork was not intended to disturb [people’s] grief but to draw attention to the escalating climate crisis that’s putting these beautiful places and communities at risk.” Hamid explained that the piece was created with minimal environmental impact in mind, using a water-based paint commonly applied on sports turf, which is safe for grass, plants, and soil.
Hamid further stressed that the real threat to these landscapes is not a temporary paint application but the increasing severity of extreme weather events fueled by fossil fuels. She concluded with a pointed message directed at the prime minister, stating, “The science shows that more oil and gas drilling means more communities left to cope with the devastation brought by heat, droughts and wildfires.” This statement underlines Greenpeace’s broader goal of challenging policies related to fossil fuel extraction in light of ongoing climate challenges
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