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Greenpeace Statement On AUKUS Nuclear Subs
With regards to the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal, the following statement is attributable to David Ritter, Chief Executive Officer of Greenpeace Australia Pacific. “The decision to spend such an astonishing amount of money on these weapons of war represents a staggering misstep, and is not in Australia’s national interest. This is the wrong decision at…
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IKEA Assembles Greenest Fleet As Business Case For EVs Charges Up
The 2023 Electrify Fleets Rankings, from Greenpeace Australia Pacific, has seen Swedish homewares giant IKEA take the top spot for its commitment to electrifying its car and trucking fleet, as a new report shows the case for electric vehicle fleets is rapidly strengthening.
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Woodside’s Sinking Toxic Oil Tower
Woodside, Australia’s biggest gas company, has a big problem that it’s trying to hide, and they’re looking to hide it in one of our most precious ocean environments. We recently uncovered that Woodside has dumped a rusty, dilapidated oil tower near UNESCO World Heritage listed Ningaloo reef off the West Australian coast – and it’s…
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Greenpeace Files ACCC Greenwashing Complaint Against Toyota
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has today asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to investigate whether environmental claims by Toyota are misleading or deceptive. The request, made by the Environmental Defenders Office on behalf of Greenpeace Australia Pacific, focuses on claims made by Toyota Motor Corporation regarding the environmental performance of its vehicles and its…
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Australia Joins Vanuatu Bid For Climate Change Advisory Opinion As Cyclone Judy Shows Need For Urgent Action
Today’s announcement that the Australian government will co-sponsor Vanuatu’s landmark bid for an International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change is a welcome commitment to the Pacific family in addressing its main existential threat, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific.
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Woodside’s Climate Report: Fail, Must Try Harder
Woodside Energy’s latest climate report has been graded a comprehensive fail by Greenpeace Australia Pacific, as it has once again failed to account for the company’s vast emissions from its gas exports. Woodside’s Climate Report, released alongside its Annual Report today, revealed that the company has made almost no progress on plans to reduce emissions from…
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Rainbow (Wildlife) Warriors: Eight species to help spread the love this WorldPride
Happy WorldPride! Time to celebrate the beautiful diversity of our planet's wildlife in all forms, shapes, sexualities, genders, and sizes!
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Public Submissions Overwhelmingly Back Fuel Efficiency Standards, New Analysis Finds
A new analysis of submissions to the government’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy has revealed overwhelming support for a legislated Fuel Efficiency Standard for light vehicles in Australia, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The analysis, released by Greenpeace Australia Pacific, reviewed 212 submissions from organisations – including motoring associations, NGOs and big businesses – to the consultation,…
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Pygmy blue whales: Six fascinating facts about Australia’s smallest big whale
You've heard of the largest animal on the planet, the blue whale, but what about its smaller cousin the Pygmy Blue Whale?
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Industry-Backed Report Confirms Australia’s Energy Transition Means No New Gas
A major new report backed by heavy industry, including fossil fuel producers such as Woodside Energy, highlights the case for no new gas, according to analysis by Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The report from Australian Energy Transitions Initiative, a group that includes industry heavy-hitters Woodside, Orica, BHP, BlueScope Steel, Fortescue Metals Group, Rio Tinto and Wesfarmers,…
