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Who was Fernando Pereira?
Fernando Pereira joined the crew of the Rainbow Warrior to bring his pictures of French nuclear testing to the world. A man who dedicated his life to peace. A determined photographer, a family man, a Rainbow Warrior – he will always be remembered.
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When was the Rainbow Warrior Bombed? A Timeline of Events
The Rainbow Warrior bombing took place on July 10, 1985, but it had been in the planning for months, and had repercussions that would last for years.
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The investigation of the Rainbow Warrior bombing
On 11 July 1985, news spread of dramatic explosions on the Auckland waterfront. Greenpeace flagship the Rainbow Warrior had been sunk while moored at Marsden Wharf. One crew member, Fernando…
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Why did the French bomb the Rainbow Warrior?
The French government saw its nuclear testing programme as essential for France’s security. But negative publicity about the testing would put pressure on the French government to stop its programme. It wanted to stop the Rainbow Warrior’s upcoming anti-nuclear protest.
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The Energy Transfer SLAPP Lawsuit, and Why It Matters
Big Oil companies like Energy Transfer and corporate polluters all around the world have a new weapon they are using to silence anyone advocating for a just, green, and peaceful future: SLAPP lawsuits. In recent years, these Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) have been wielded by corporations attempting to suppress free speech and limit people…
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OCEANIA: Our oceans’ new defender
It’s here – it has a new kick-ass name, and it’ll soon be on the high seas to protect what we love.
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Kimberley Bernard
Swapping the news studio for ships, former journalist Kimberley is a Senior Communications Advisor at Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Kimberley has spent more than a decade in the ocean conservation movement, both domestically and internationally, campaigning for the protection of our big blue planet. She is a former radio, TV and online journalist with a passion…
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Glenn Walker – Head of Nature
Glenn Walker is a seasoned climate and environmental advocate, with over 15 years experience spanning the fields of the energy sector, offshore and onshore oil and gas exploitation, deforestation, land restoration, river protection, Indigenous conservation, and protected area creation and management.
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Joe Rafalowicz – Head of Climate and Energy
Joe Rafalowicz leads Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s campaigns on Climate and Energy. Joe has worked in the climate movement in Australia and globally for 9 years.
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Shiva Gounden – Head of Pacific
Shiva leads the Pacific campaign at Greenpeace Australia Pacific. He is an accomplished advocate for environmental sustainability and climate justice, with a focus on empowering communities in the Pacific region. With extensive experience in campaign strategy and community engagement, Shiva has worked with various organizations to promote initiatives that address climate change and protect natural…