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Kimberley Communities, Greenpeace Band Together Against New Gas
Communities from across the Kimberley will gather in Broome against new gas projects planned for the region, including Woodside’s Burrup Hub, new fracking proposals, and Buru Energy’s proposed floating liquefied gas facility off the Kimberley coast. Environs Kimberley, Traditional Owners, scientists, musicians, elders and Greenpeace crew will meet to discuss the threats and solutions to…
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Ahead Of G7, Climate Leadership On Transport Needed
Australia must urge Japan and other G7 nations to deliver climate action in step with the requirements of climate science, including a rapid transition away from fossil fuelled transport, Greenpeace Australia Pacific said today. It comes as leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) economies — France, Germany, Canada, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and…
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Greenpeace Uncovers Woodside’s Sunken Oil Tower
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has released never-before-seen footage of a discarded oil tower owned by Woodside, which has been allowed to sink to the ocean floor off the coast of Onslow, Western Australia, posing a hazard.
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“Woodside, Don’t Be A Tosser”: Greenpeace Activists Occupy Woodside’s Toxic Oil Tower
Greenpeace Australia Pacific activists have climbed and documented a toxic, discarded oil tower owned by fossil fuel company Woodside Energy. The activists, who are calling on Woodside to stop polluting Western Australia’s oceans, dropped a banner reading: “Woodside, Don’t Be a Tosser.” Two climbers scaled Woodside’s Nganhurra Riser Turret Mooring, an 83 metre long, 2452…
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Greenpeace: We Like Big Climate Budgets And We Cannot Lie
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed the Western Australian Government’s Budget investment in coal transition, renewable energy and transmission upgrades, but warned the Government must not let the gas industry undermine progress. Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s Head of Clean Energy Transition Jess Panegyres said that this commitment, which includes transitioning out of coal-fired power in Collie, new…
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Pressure Mounts As Shareholders Urge Toyota To Act On Climate
As major shareholders urge Toyota to improve its climate commitments, Greenpeace Australia Pacific today urged Toyota not to push for weak vehicle pollution targets in Australia. It follows reports that overnight shareholder groups have urged to commit to a comprehensive, annual review of its climate-related lobbying, concerned that “Toyota is missing out on profits from…
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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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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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Perth Makes A Splash Against New Gas
More than a hundred people have joined a paddle-out at Fremantle’s South Beach in a display of community opposition to Woodside Energy’s gas expansion plans, calling for climate and ocean protection. The ‘Turn the Tide on Woodside’ event was co-hosted by Greenpeace Australia Pacific, School Strike 4 Climate, Surfers for Climate, Conservation Council WA, Free…
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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…
