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“A watch-and-learn moment”: Marshall Islands ratifies historic UN ocean treaty
SYDNEY/MAJURO, Friday 14 March 2025 — The Republic of Marshall Islands has become one of the first Pacific nations to ratify the historic Global Ocean Treaty, sending a powerful message…
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‘Warriors for Justice’: On anniversary of Castle Bravo nuclear test, Greenpeace calls for justice and reparations from United States
SYDNEY/MAJURO, MARSHALL ISLANDS, Saturday 1 March 2025 — 71 years since the most powerful nuclear weapons tests ever conducted were unleashed across the Marshall Islands by the United States, Greenpeace…
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More powerful than Hiroshima: how the largest nuclear weapons test ever built a nation of leaders in the Marshall Islands.
71 years ago, on Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, a nuclear bomb with the codename “Castle Bravo”, exploded with an energy of 15 megatons. The mushroom cloud reached 40…
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‘Drill Baby, Drill’: Report shows Woodside hell-bent on profit while people and nature pay the price
SYDNEY/PERTH, Tuesday 25 February 2025 — Greenpeace Australia Pacific has condemned gas corporation Woodside’s annual earnings announcement today, saying its billion dollar profits come at the expense of Australian communities…
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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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Who would be affected by deep sea mining?
Vulnerable coastal communities, especially in the Global South, , will pay the highest price. Peer-reviewed science shows that deep sea mining is almost certain to cause lasting damage to deep sea ecosystems. This means…
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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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Resilience in Action: Pacific Fight for Climate Justice
The Pacific campaign has had an incredibly busy year resulting in deeper and more meaningful relationships with governments, civil society, Indigenous groups, young people and communities. The Pacific people see themselves as an integral component of the holistic ecosystem therefore we do not see our environment and biodiversity separate from our oceans or our people.…
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What does the UN’s COP29 climate talks mean for Australia and the Pacific?
As we approach COP29, we stand at a crucial crossroads in taking a stand against climate change. This global gathering presents a vital opportunity for countries to come together, share…
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Australian coal, oil and gas companies are making climate change worse
Australia is the world’s third largest fossil fuel exporter, after only Russia and the US. Though often ignored in political discussions, these exports make up a whopping 80% of Australia’s global pollution. And who is responsible for all of those greenhouse gas emissions? A handful of Australian oil and gas companies.