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World-Class Standards Needed To Cut Vehicle Emissions
Australia needs to introduce world-class fuel efficiency standards commencing in 2024 if it is to have any chance of meeting its target of net-zero emissions by 2050, a new report finds. Today's new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is the latest in a chorus of calls for the Albanese government to…
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Renewables Are The Solution To Greedy Gas Industry Price Gouging
A price cap on gas and short-term rebates for household energy bills will help blunt some of the rampant price gouging by gas corporations, but a swift transition to renewables is the true solution to Australia’s energy crisis, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The Federal Government today unveiled new measures to rein in Australia’s gas industry…
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National Environmental Reforms Bring Hope But Devil Will Be In The Detail
The major national environmental law reforms announced today by Federal Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek bring much needed hope to arresting Australia’s alarming environmental decline, but the detailed policy and implementation must be strong, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The Minister today announced the Federal Government’s response to the Samuel’s Review, an independent review undertaken…
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Statement On The Sentencing Of Climate Activist Violet Coco
The following statement is attributable to David Ritter, Chief Executive Officer of Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The right to peaceful protest is fundamental to democracy. Many of the freedoms and rights we cherish as Australians were won and defended through peaceful protest: women’s right to vote, employee’s rights, LGBTIQ+ rights, and the saving of so much…
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Greenpeace: Tiwi Islanders’ Win Against Santos Puts WA Gas Producers On Notice
Western Australia’s gas producers like Woodside are on notice following today’s dismissal by the full Federal Court of gas giant Santos’ appeal against Traditional Owners from the Tiwi Islands, Greenpeace Australia Pacific says. The dismissal upholds an earlier ruling that the environmental approval for Santos’ Barossa offshore gas project was invalid, with Traditional Owners successfully…
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Australia’s Decent Climate Update Still Only Gets Us To The Starting Line
Australia needs to do more, move faster, and rule out new fossil fuel projects, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific, as the nation’s new annual emissions projection reveals climate pollution is being driven by transport and toxic gas. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen delivered an update on Australia's climate progress in parliament alongside the release…
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Nations Come Together As Historic Climate Justice Vote Draws Near
Today’s release of the question to be voted on at the UN General Assembly as part of the bid for an International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change and human rights represents strides forward for climate justice that all nations must now get behind, a group of youth activists and civil society…
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Woodside’s Seismic Blasting Plans Threaten To Disrupt Whale Migration Superhighway
Gas company Woodside’s plan for seismic blasting close to a whale migration “superhighway” off the coast of North Western Australia poses an unacceptable risk to endangered whale species and could threaten local tourism, according to a new report from Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Woodside plans to start seismic blasting to assess fossil fuel gas reserves for…
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Prioritising EVs Over Hybrids A Right Turn, But Albanese Govt Must Further Accelerate EV Transition
Greenpeace Australia Pacific welcomes today's agreement between Senator Pocock, the Greens and the government to prioritise electric vehicles over petrol-powered polluting hybrids in the Treasury Laws Amendment (Electric Car Discount) Bill 2022, but urges the Albanese Government to keep its foot on the accelerator. “The agreement today is a step in the right direction to…
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Frontline Nations Overcome Odds To Ensure Climate Justice Isn’t Lost Or Damaged At COP27
As the gavel comes down at COP27, countries on the frontlines of the climate crisis including Pacific Island nations have compelled world leaders to take a step forward on climate justice by establishing a loss and damage finance facility, Greenpeace Australia Pacific says. The COP27 final decision text does not see any improved commitments to…
