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Don’t Risk Duttons Nuclear: A Dangerous Step Backwards for Australia
Peter Dutton and the Federal Coalition have proposed a shift in Australia’s energy future - one that involves nuclear reactors. This plan will cost billions, is a risk to the environment, human health and a diversion from the much-needed investment in renewable energy.
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‘Ambitious but sensible’: Greenpeace welcomes Greens’ plan for clean jobs and climate solutions
SYDNEY, Thursday 10 April 2025 — In response to the release of The Greens Powering Past Coal and Gas energy plan released today, Joe Rafalowicz, Head of Climate and Energy…
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Can renewable energy save the climate without costing the earth?
The world’s largest renewable energy proposal was recently lodged with the WA and Federal Governments and it is mind-bogglingly large.
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‘No going back’: Greenpeace applauds Albanese gov’s investment in green industry and jobs
SYDNEY, Thursday 20 February 2025 – Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed the Albanese government’s announcement of a new Green Iron Fund in Whyalla today, a move it says will support…
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The Race Towards Renewable Energy: Big Wins in Green Energy in Australia and Beyond
Thanks to huge growth in solar and wind, renewable energy broke records in 2023, generating 30% of electricity worldwide.
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Gas is Just Another Dirty Fossil Fuel
Renewables are not only better for the climate, they are cheaper and create more jobs. Pursuing the concept of a ‘gas-led recovery’ would deliver economic as well as environmental ruin.
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Electrify Campaign Success! Government introduces caps on pollution from new cars
Greenpeace’s Electrify campaign, supported by thousands of our activists, achieved a monumental victory today, with caps on the pollution from cars put in place through New Vehicle Emissions Standards, which will mean cleaner air, less carbon in the atmosphere and more electric vehicles.
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Government finally accelerates on New Vehicle Emissions Standards, a win for people and planet: Greenpeace
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has today welcomed the long-awaited passing of New Vehicle Emissions Standards, which will reduce carbon pollution from cars and kick-start the transition to an Australia that runs on renewables.
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New Vehicle Emissions Standards legislation to drive real climate action
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed the Federal Government’s New Vehicle Emissions Standards (NVES) legislation as a win for climate action while warning that any emissions reduction traded away now must be made up for later.
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Media Briefing: Australia’s New Fuel Efficiency Standard
Transport currently makes up 20% and the fastest-growing source of emissions in Australia. By 2030 is it anticipated to be our largest source of emissions, as the electricity grid decarbonises.
