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False Solutions to the Plastics Crisis: The Truth About Plastic Recycling
The concept of plastic recycling has been heavily promoted by the plastics industry, particularly by major oil companies, as a solution to the plastic crisis. By perpetuating the myth that recycling can solve the plastics problem, these companies divert attention from the more significant issue: the continued production of virgin plastics.
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“A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Legislation”: Transport Minister Must Act On Fuel Efficiency Standard
With a Federal Parliamentary inquiry now established to examine the impact and opportunities of electric vehicles in Australia, Greenpeace Australia Pacific has again today urged the Federal Government to introduce long-overdue legislation to enact a strong Fuel Efficiency Standard. In welcoming the establishment of the Parliamentary Inquiry, Greenpeace Australia Pacific campaigner Joe Rafalowicz emphasised that…
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Moemoana Schwenke – Pacific Campaigner
After two years in Samoa working across community-led creative projects, sustainable tourism, environmental storytelling, and youth and women’s initiatives, she brings a strong commitment to climate justice and Pacific-led advocacy.…
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COP28: The Good, The Bad, And The Downright Disappointing
After over 2 weeks of climate negotiations, the 28th UN Climate Summit, COP28, has wrapped up in Dubai. Here's a rundown.
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Greenpeace AP welcomes new luxury car tax change
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has today welcomed the Federal Government's decision to tighten the criteria for cars to be considered a ‘fuel-efficient vehicle’ under the luxury car tax (LCT), a change which will mean Australians will no longer subsidise the purchase of expensive, petrol powered cars. “This is an important step in the right direction for…
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Greenpeace Australia Pacific Takes Woodside To Court Alleging Misleading Climate Claims
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has filed a lawsuit against fossil fuel giant Woodside in the Federal Court of Australia overnight. The case could see Woodside held to account for allegedly misleading and/or deceiving the Australian public about the enormous climate harm of its gas and oil projects. Greenpeace Australia Pacific alleges that the fossil fuel giant…
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‘We Will Keep Fighting’: COP28 Secures Consensus On Ending Fossil Fuels, But Without The Actions Needed To Get There
The latest Global Stocktake from COP28 in Dubai has been adopted with strong words but no plan of action to end fossil fuels — seen as a key marker of success from this year’s conference. The consensus from the 198 country delegation was reached on Wednesday.
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Woodside Has Begun Seismic Blasting
Fossil fuel giant Woodside, has begun seismic blasting in the middle of whale migration season, just a few months after a Federal Court threw out its previous approval.
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‘Not Good Enough’: COP28 Draft Text Shows Lack Of Leadership And Political Will To Phase Out Fossil Fuels
In response to the draft text released last night at COP28, the following comments can be attributed to Shiva Gounden, Head of Pacific at Greenpeace Australia Pacific: “The draft text is simply not good enough. World leaders can not say that they are listening to the science and committed to keeping 1.5 alive, but failing…
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‘A Down Payment On Real Action’: COP28 Finance Package Welcome, But Australia Must Step Up For The Pacific
The Pacific climate finance package announced by the Australian government today does not go far enough to address accelerating climate harm, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The announcement comes as Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen arrives in Dubai for Week 2 of COP28, where fraught battles over fossil fuel phase out and climate finance are…
