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Election Update: Where do the political parties stand on nature protection?
Protecting our environment is an issue of major concern to many Australians. Yet the major political parties have so far avoided making any major positive nature protection announcement this election.…
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Hosting COP31: A critical opportunity for Australia and the Pacific
Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton has called the prospect of co-hosting COP31 “madness,” Labor Energy Minister Chris Bowen has called it “a great opportunity.” But what even is COP31, and…
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Don’t Risk Duttons Nuclear: A Dangerous Step Backwards for Australia
Peter Dutton and the Federal Coalition have proposed a shift in Australia’s energy future - one that involves nuclear reactors. This plan will cost billions, is a risk to the environment, human health and a diversion from the much-needed investment in renewable energy.
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Your impact: 4 bold moves for nature and climate this election
The end of March was a huge week in pre-election politics, and Greenpeace was in Canberra making an impact for nature and the climate.
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The Dutton Coalition Just Announced a Massive Expansion of Offshore Gas Drilling
If elected, the Dutton Coalition has pledged to “approve a bucket load of gas,” drastically expanding the gas industry off Australia’s coasts. This policy threatens our marine ecosystems, coastal communities, and the climate.
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Major parties weaken national nature laws for salmon industry
Diseased dead salmon and fatty fish balls recently washed up on Tassie shores, spoiling beaches and waterways and the clean green Tasmanian lifestyle. This was due to a major bacterial…
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Why Woodside’s North West Shelf risks Scott Reef
In a significant development, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced that they need more time to consider the potential impacts of Woodside's North West Shelf Extension gas project, pushing out their decision by two months from the 31st of March to the 31st of May this year.
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Leticia Carvalho received your message against deep sea mining
This week, we delivered thousands of messages to Leticia Carvalho, the new Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). Presented on a giant scroll, these messages stand as a…
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Is Albo turning his back on the extinction crisis?
This is a story about a lovely and slightly weird-looking creature - the Maugean skate - which only lives in Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania. This creature is on a pathway to extinction thanks to the salmon industry polluting the harbour. It’s also a bigger story, about extinction and the lengths government and industry will go to…
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10 Tips for how to talk about climate change with friends and family
Talking about climate change can feel daunting. Maybe you're worried about saying the wrong thing, facing pushback, or just not knowing where to start. But here’s the thing—conversations are one of the most powerful tools we have.
