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The true cost of cheap prawns
Like to throw a prawn on the barbecue? If we give a moment’s thought to where it came from, we might imagine a sunburnt Australian fisher skillfully casting his net into coastal waters and hauling in his humble catch. Nothing, I’m afraid, could be further from the truth. Over 60 per cent of prawns…
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No work, all play – 6 questions to ask when looking for kids toys
Many people are motivated to make lifestyle changes to create a better world for future generations. Here are six simple questions to help you to do the best by your children and the world when you’re buying toys. 1. Do I need to buy this toy? Toys can help provide children with amusement, education and…
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Here are 10 reasons why super trawlers are not welcome in Australia!
Do you remember the Margiris super trawler that we kicked out of Australian oceans in 2012? I certainly do – I sat on a Greenpeace inflatable and cheered as I watched the monstrous machine leave Australia. Do you remember the Margiris super trawler that we kicked out of Australian oceans in 2012? I certainly do…
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Understanding climate science in 10 easy steps
The latest United Nations report on climate change is about to be finalised, written by thousands of scientists. The report is VERY important, but also a bit dull. What we really want to know is: How bad is climate change? And what can we do about it? Using the latest IPCC findings and a few…
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On the fast track to Reef destruction
The Great Barrier Reef is a national icon. It’s a place people all over the world travel to Australia to see. It’s the world’s largest reef. Now all of this is at risk. It’s an absolute outrage that the Government would allow Indian mining giant Adani to dredge millions of cubic metres of seabed within…
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10 reasons why funding reef destruction is bad for business
Amazing news for the Reef! One of the world’s top investment banks Citi – has joined Deutsche Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, HSBC and Barclays by stating they will not fund Reef destruction by financing the new Abbot Point coal terminal. If foreign banks aren’t willing to finance the development of coal ports in the…
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Spring Fishion Show kicks off seafood labelling campaign
It’s all about the label, according to top model and environmental scientist Laura Wells who compered the Bouillabaisse Spring Fishion Show which launched the ‘Label My Fish’ campaign in Sydney this month. Roses and sunshine served as a glorious backdrop in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens. Guests nibbled on fish shortbread and watched models strut…
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How 30 Climate Warriors took on the world’s biggest coal port
It’s no secret that I am an emotional person, and that nothing inspires me more than people standing up for what they believe in. Last week, as the Pacific Climate Warriors led a flotilla in the world’s largest coal port – even the most unemotional among those witnessing were moved. Image via Jeff Tan While…
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Horrific footage: Are you eating ocean slaughter?
This shocking video about destructive tuna fishing underlines why we need accurate seafood labelling in Australia. In this video, with footage from the Indian Ocean and leaked by fishermen, you can see all the reasons Greenpeace Australia Pacific campaigned, and won, to stop bad practices in the Australian tuna industry. The video shows FADS…
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How green are Australians?
Many of us are making conscious efforts to lessen our impact on the earth. From our diet, to the things we buy, to the way we get to work – there’s a lot we can do to tread lightly on the environment. Recently, Greenpeace Australia Pacific began a Green Living blog series to help…
