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Policy shonk: Australian banks ranked on exposure to climate risk
Sydney, 9 December 2021: Australia’s Big 4 banks are significantly exposed to climate risk, with weak climate lending policies and loopholes for fossil fuel lending that are at odds with their commitment to the Paris Agreement, according to new analysis from Greenpeace Australia Pacific.Greenpeace’s analysis, released ahead of the NAB, Westpac and ANZ AGMs next…
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Record-high extreme temperatures and fire danger across WA – following Woodside greenlight for climate-wrecking gas mine – demonstrates why fossil fuels must stay in the ground
Dec 8 2021: Record-breaking extreme temperatures and significantly increased fire danger across Western Australia, shortly after Woodside greenlit its Scarborough mega gas mine development, is exactly why fossil fuels must stay in the ground, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific.In the last few days, the Pilbara and Kimberley has seen the mercury rise over 45 degrees in…
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Greenpeace launches Climate Solutions to help Aussies drive climate action
SYDNEY, Dec 7 2021: Greenpeace Australia Pacific today launched a new tool to help Australians identify ways they can fight the climate crisis. Climate Solutions by Greenpeace combines practical, tailored advice and in-depth insights on the solutions available to help Australians drive the country’s shift to a cleaner, greener future.Research shows three-quarters (75 per cent)…
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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emissions data shows that climate pollution has dropped due to a decline of coal in the energy system as it is superseded by renewables, which Greenpeace Australia Pacific says shows the need for faster coal closure timelines.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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REPORT: Scenarios for the Replacement of the Liddell Power Station
The cheapest and lowest emissions option to replace the Liddell coal-burning power station in the New South Wales Hunter Valley is clean energy backed up by batteries, according to a…
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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…
