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Australian coal, oil and gas companies are making climate change worse
Australia is the world’s third largest fossil fuel exporter, after only Russia and the US. Though often ignored in political discussions, these exports make up a whopping 80% of Australia’s global pollution. And who is responsible for all of those greenhouse gas emissions? A handful of Australian oil and gas companies.
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What is the UN Biodiversity COP16 and why is it so important for nature and humanity
The 16th UN Biodiversity COP will take place in Cali, Colombia, from 21 October to 1 November 2024. But what exactly is COP16, and why should we care about this gathering of global leaders and civil society organisations?
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Western Australia: The sail or the anchor for Australia’s renewable transition
As a Western Australian, I know that WA can be the best and worst of places. Whether you are talking about the weather (the best – except for the heatwaves), the football (the Dockers can be a mixed bag), the media (one statewide newspaper owned by a gas-loving billionaire), or the beaches (hands down the…
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Coles Must Take Deforestation Off the Shelves
Coles is the only major supermarket in Australia without a zero deforestation commitment. Coles must commit to taking deforestation off the shelves.
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Onward, together
A message from Greenpeace Australia Pacific CEO David Ritter to Greenpeace supporters following the US Election result:
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The Right to Peaceful Assembly: Defending Rising Tide’s Climate Action in Newcastle
As the climate crisis intensifies, Australians are demanding action—and many are doing so by taking to the streets, beaches, and waterways. In Newcastle, Rising Tide’s planned “People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port” is gearing up to be a bold statement for climate justice. But with the Supreme Court ruling in favour of NSW…
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What does the UN’s COP29 climate talks mean for Australia and the Pacific?
As we approach COP29, we stand at a crucial crossroads in taking a stand against climate change. This global gathering presents a vital opportunity for countries to come together, share…
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403 pieces of plastic were found inside this bird’s stomach
World leaders are meeting for the final round of negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty. A seabird fledgling found dead on Lord Howe Island reminds us what’s at stake.
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The People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port: Why We’re Rising Up for No More Coal and Gas
Walking around the camp in Muloobinba / Newcastle it was easy to forget you were at a protest at all, it felt more like a festival. The term ‘protestival’ was not just aspirational – it was accurate. (And, arguably, the best kind of festival).
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Thank You for Standing Up to Big Polluters: Your Voice is Changing the Future
Last week in Busan, South Korea, an extraordinary moment unfolded—a moment powered by your passion, your determination, and your voices. Together with WWF and Break Free From Plastic, Greenpeace delivered a petition signed by almost three million people from 182 countries, demanding a historic, legally binding Global Plastics Treaty. This collective call for action is…