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News and updates

  • No New Fossil Fuels
    Climate and Energy Climate Impacts Fossil Fuels Woodside Energy Gas

    Carbon capture and storage a “failed experiment”

    SYDNEY - 23 July 2024 - Greenpeace Australia Pacific has today condemned the Federal Resources Minister’s announcement that gives fossil fuel producers a green light for more toxic, polluting gas.

    Kimberley Bernard
    July 23, 2024
  • Renewable Energy
    Renewable Energy

    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.

    Greenpeace Australia Pacific
    May 16, 2024
  • Renewable Energy
    Renewable Energy

    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.

    Greenpeace Australia Pacific
    May 16, 2024
  • Climate Justice
    Climate and Energy Climate Impacts Fossil Fuels Pacific Islands Woodside Energy Scott Reef Gas

    Win for climate as Labor forced to step away from fast-tracking new gas, but  battle has only just begun: Greenpeace

    Greenpeace Australia Pacific has today welcomed news that the Federal Government must now drop its sneaky means to fast-track approvals for new gas projects.

    Greenpeace Australia Pacific
    May 16, 2024
  • Charging Electric Vehicle at Home in Australia. © Greenpeace / Bianca Vitale
    Renewable Energy
    Renewable Energy Sustainable Fishing

    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.

    Greenpeace Australia Pacific
    March 26, 2024
  • Urban Mobility
    Renewable Energy
    Renewable Energy

    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.

    Greenpeace Australia Pacific
    March 26, 2024
  • Traffic Jam
    Renewable Energy
    Renewable Energy

    BUSTED! Greenpeace AP reveals AAA’s efforts to water down emissions standards

    Greenpeace Australia Pacific has today called on Australia’s largest motoring clubs to condemn the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) for its repeated efforts, including with the fossil fuel car and petroleum lobbies, to water down limits on car pollution and slow the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia.

    Greenpeace Australia Pacific
    March 13, 2024
  • E-car with charging cable during International Automobile Fair (IAA).
    Renewable Energy
    Toyota Renewable Energy

    “Self-interested whiners” Toyota push for weak pollution laws disappointing but unsurprising

    Toyota Australia reveals it won’t be beaten on its ambition to wreck the climate with polluting vehicles, with comments today showing it remains committed to scuttling vital emissions standards for new cars whatever the cost to Australians, Greenpeace Australia Pacific said today.

    Greenpeace Australia Pacific
    February 28, 2024
  • Electric Cars at Charging Station in South Korea. © Jung-geun Augustine Park / Greenpeace
    Renewable Energy
    NSW

    How To Make A Submission To The Government’s New Car Pollution Standards

    The Government has just proposed New Vehicle Emissions Standards to limit pollution from newly sold cars. Have your say now!

    Sophia Fowler
    February 21, 2024
    1 min read
  • Renewable Energy
    Renewable Energy Catherine King Chris Bowen NSW

    Ghost Cars! The Scariest Pollution Loophole You Have Never Heard Of

    ‘Ghost cars’ could be driving our streets from early next year! But what are they? Read this to find out!

    Greenpeace Australia Pacific
    October 31, 2023
    1 min read
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