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Santos Dolphin Death Claims Must Trigger Investigation
Claims that gas company Santos covered up the extent of an oil spill that caused dolphin deaths are extremely concerning and warrant immediate investigation, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The claims, made by a whistleblower employed by Santos at the time of the dolphin death incident, were tabled by independent Senator David Pocock in Parliament today.
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NSW Standing Up To Offshore Gas A Win For Oceans
The New South Wales Government’s move to legislate a ban on offshore gas drilling will help to protect oceans and marine life in New South Wales waters from destructive drilling, seismic blasting and toxic gas spills, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Treasurer Matt Kean said he will introduce a bill to legislate the existing Offshore Exploration…
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Happy Planetine’s Day! Here are five ways to say ‘I love you’ to our planet today and everyday
Love is in the air! And whether your love language is words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, quality time, or physical touch, there is a way for everyone to say a quick ‘love ya’ to the planet this Valentine’s Day. Aerial view of primary forest near the river Digul in southern Papua.|Greenpeace activists in…
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New WA Net Zero By 2050 Target Welcomed, Gas Transition Plan Urgently Needed
The Western Australian Government’s announcement that it will legislate a net zero emissions by 2050 target is a welcome step, but proposed major gas projects in the state will undermine the goal, Greenpeace Australia Pacific says. The details of the Bill, announced today by Climate Action Minister Reece Whitby, will be introduced to WA parliament…
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New Safeguard Mechanism Runs Risk Of Same Old Mistakes
The proposed revamp of the Safeguard Mechanism, Australia’s main policy to regulate corporate emissions, risks repeating past mistakes through loopholes that can be exploited by big polluters, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The details were announced by Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen in Gladstone today, following a consultation process beset by heavy-handed lobbying from the…
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Energy Market Reforms A Breath Of Fresh Air After Years Choking On Gas
Greenpeace Australia Pacific congratulates the Federal Government for reining in price gouging by the gas industry, after its energy policy including domestic gas price caps was passed by Parliament today. The Federal Government’s Competition and Consumer Amendment (Gas Prices) Bill 2022 gained the support of the Greens and Independents to speed its passage through Parliament.…
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Greedy Woodside’s Price Cap Push Back Insults Australians Struggling With Energy Bills
Woodside’s extraordinary interjection into the national debate on capping soaring gas prices is an insult to Australians struggling with energy bills, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Following the Federal Government’s announcement of domestic gas price caps to alleviate the energy crisis, Woodside’s CEO Meg O’Neill has launched an extraordinary tirade, claiming that the intervention will damage…
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REPORT: Blasting our Ocean: Woodside’s Dangerous Seismic Plan
Woodside Energy aims to start risky seismic surveying for its Scarborough gas project. The process uses underwater airguns to blast powerful sound waves towards the seabed to assess fossil fuel…
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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…