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Emissions drop shows coal being squeezed out of the energy system
The latest quarterly Australian emissions data shows that climate pollution has dropped due to a decline of coal in the energy system as it is superseded by renewables, which Greenpeace Australia Pacific says shows the need for faster coal closure timelines. The data reveals that a decline in coal production and ongoing emission reductions in…
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Morrison government’s gas plan a load of hot air and economically illiterate
The Federal Government’s announcement that it is pumping millions of dollars worth of taxpayer money into growing gas represents a major blow to the economy and the environment, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific.Fronted by Energy Minister Angus Taylor, the Morrison Government today announced a national gas infrastructure plan under the guise of addressing a shortfall, when…
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Escalating suppression of climate defenders exposed in new investigation
Major new research has identified a clear and alarming trend that sees climate defenders increasingly being targeted and suppressed by Australian governments
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‘Desperate’ Woodside Energy rush approval on Australia’s biggest climate polluting project in wake of increasing public outrage and growing legal action
Woodside Energy’s decision to hastily fast track final investment decision on its toxic Scarborough gas drilling development without securing all necessary approvals for the project indicates desperation, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific.In its ASX announcement, Woodside did not disclose the greenhouse gas implications of the project – the first component of the most climate polluting project…
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Faceless investment giant teams up with Woodside for Australia’s most climate polluting project
Woodside Energy has convinced multinational infrastructure firm Global Infrastructure Partners to fund part of its toxic Scarborough gas drilling development, with Greenpeace Australia Pacific warning that it will escalate pressure to stop Australia’s most climate polluting project from going ahead.After Woodside’s desperate struggle to find investors, Global Infrastructure Partners have agreed to finance part of…
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The world calls time on coal at COP26
The international community has endorsed an accelerated coal phase down and an end to fossil fuel subsidies in an historic COP26 final decision text, sending a clear message to Scott Morrison that his failed climate policy will no longer be tolerated, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific.Overnight, negotiators in Glasgow agreed to work for an accelerated phaseout…
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Diplomatic bully: Australia’s climate obstruction in the Pacific revealed
Australia uses diplomatic strong-arm tactics to water down outcomes in Pacific climate negotiations and buy silence on climate change, a new investigation from Greenpeace Australia Pacific has revealed.Greenpeace’s new report, Australia: Pacific Bully and International Outcast reveals: The Australian government uses bullying tactics in regional negotiations on climate change, according to former Pacific Island leaders…
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Australian net-zero deal: government plans to expand coal, gas use and exports
SYDNEY, Oct 26 2021 – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s pledge that net zero emissions will not lead to a decrease in the use or trade of coal and gas reveals that his government has no plans to change its role as a key blocker of global climate progress, Greenpeace Australia Pacific said.Today the Australian…
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Morrison Government’s net zero “plan” is to let others do the hard work on emissions
The Federal Government’s climate plan announced today is based on repackaged state commitments, fantasy, and unverified projections, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. At the eleventh hour before COP26, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has produced a plan that does not commit to a stronger 2030 target, rejects phasing out coal, oil or gas, and relies on projected…
