All articles by Greenpeace Australia Pacific
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Don’t Let Gas Undermine Climate And Cost Of Living Progress
In response to the Federal Budget, Greenpeace Australia Pacific welcomed the Government’s investment in renewable energy and household electrification, but noted the Government must not let the gas industry undermine progress. “Using its surplus and its mandate from Australians at the recent ‘climate election’, there have been some strong and welcome announcements made surrounding this…
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Welcome to Shark Bay
Shark Bay, located at the most westerly point of Australia, is one of a handful of marine World Heritage sites across the globe. It’s home to some of the planet’s most extraordinary creatures, including the oldest lifeforms on Earth, as well as dugongs, turtles and, of course, sharks.
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Meet Emma from School Strike 4 Climate
We spoke with Emma from School Strike 4 Climate on Thursday when she visited the Rainbow Warrior in Fremantle during its Whales Not Woodside Ship Tour to learn more about how she became involved in climate activism, what motivates her, and get her thoughts on Meg O’Neil and Woodside’s Burrup Hub gas expansion. Emma from…
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Whale Spotting in Perth Canyon with Dr Olaf Meynecke
Most tourists who visit Perth make it out to Rottnest Island to visit the cute quokkas and marvel at the island’s lonely wind turbine, which once attracted the wrath of former Prime Minister Tony Abbott. But just beyond Rottnest lies a much less-explored region - Perth Canyon, one of the best places in the world to…
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The Abrolhos Islands: Coral Refuge
Often described as the Galapagos Islands of the Indian Ocean, there are few places in Australia wilder than the remote Houtman Abrolhos Islands, a marine archipelago of 210 islands off the coast of Geraldton, Western Australia. Greenpeace oceans campaigner Franzi Saalmann inspecting coral at Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia.| The Abrolhos Islands are a biodiversity hotspot,…
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Australia is the sunniest place on Earth – but are businesses making the most of it?
3rd of May is International Day of the Sun! It’s an opportunity to celebrate the most abundant energy source on Earth, and see what needs to be done to get Australian homes, businesses and vehicles running on sunshine. Hybrid electric car charging power battery using pump cable, banner copyspace wind turbine sunset bokeh background, modern…
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Shifty Woodside Relying On Outdated Climate Data At AGM
Woodside Energy revealed that it is relying entirely on outdated climate science, when faced with questions from Greenpeace Australia Pacific at its AGM in Perth today. Woodside CEO Meg’O’Neill repeatedly returned to references to a 2018 IPCC report when questioned on the company’s strategy to align with the Paris Agreement target of limiting global warming…
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National EV Strategy Welcomed But True Test Comes Next: Greenpeace
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to establish a Fuel Efficiency Standard (FES) as part of its National Electric Vehicle Strategy, but says a robust, strong policy must follow. The Federal Government has today promised to implement a Fuel Efficiency Standard in Australia. The standards are designed to put a limit on…
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AGL’s Liddell Closure A Tipping Point For Australia’s Energy Transition
The final closure of AGL’s Liddell coal-burning power station, starting today and culminating on the 28th of April, is a win for the climate and a major tipping point for Australia’s transition to clean, renewable energy, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Australia’s biggest climate polluter AGL will today start the process of shutting the remaining three…
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New U.S. EV Rules A “Wake-Up Call” For Australia: Greenpeace
Changes to rules to turbocharge sales of electric vehicles in America highlights how far behind Australia is when it comes to quieter, cleaner car technology, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Overnight the Biden administration announced its plans to ensure two-thirds of new car sales and a quarter of trucks sold in the U.S. by 2032 are…