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Kimberley Faces Unlivable Future as WA Experiences a Summer of Heatwaves
Western Australia is sweating through another unusually hot summer this year1 with parts of the state almost reaching a blistering 50°C.2 The upward trending heat in the state is not just unusual—it is predicted to become life-threatening, pushing communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure to the brink.
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Australia’s Oceans Just Hit Their Hottest Year on Record—Here’s Why That Matters
Australia’s oceans are heating at an alarming rate. In 2024, sea surface temperatures reached record highs, marking the hottest year on record for our surrounding waters.
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North Queensland’s Devastating Floods: A Stark Reminder to Make Polluters Pay
Right now, North Queensland is experiencing catastrophic flooding, marking the second “once-in-a-century” flood in just six years. Towns like Ingham and areas surrounding Townsville are inundated, leading to mass evacuations,…
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“Stunning dedication”: first ocean sanctuary in Marshall Islands announced
FRIDAY 31 JANUARY 2025 — The Republic of the Marshall Islands has announced its first marine protected area in the Pacific Ocean, a “stunning dedication to ocean protection for Pacific…
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Woodside’s Browse carbon dumping plans an expensive distraction from real climate action
SYDNEY/PERTH, Thursday 9 January 2025 — In response to Woodside’s referral of its Browse CCS proposal to the federal government for assessment, the following comments can be attributed to Geoff…
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11 Earth-loving documentaries to watch this Summer
Need something to binge watch over the holiday season? Settle in and get inspired by stories of Pasifika climate activists, fire up and learn more about climate action, or just revel in the beauty of Mother Nature.
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A Look Back at Weeks of Reflection, Resilience, and Action
Over the past few weeks here at The Hague, we gathered at the People’s Hub to pause and remember the lives of those who have dedicated themselves to the fight for climate justice. Our candlelight vigil and Tok Stori platform highlighted the power of community and connection, especially as climate justice hearings took place at…
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‘A kick in the guts’: WA government greenlights Woodside’s North West Shelf gas extension
PERTH/SYDNEY, Thursday 12 December 2024 — Greenpeace Australia Pacific has condemned today’s decision by the WA government to greenlight Woodside’s North West Shelf (NWS) Project Extension, which would see gas…
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What started in the Pacific is now the world’s largest climate justice campaign!
Pasifika activists are making history with their world-first campaign demanding countries be held legally responsible to protect their people from the impacts of the climate crisis.
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‘Fundamentally flawed’: Australian climate case submission to ICJ undermines Pacific neighbours
THE HAGUE/SYDNEY, Tuesday 3 December 2024 — In response to Australia’s oral submission to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as part of a historic, Pacific-led climate justice case, the…