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“Now Gun It”: Greenpeace Welcomes Fast-Tracking Of Renewable Energy
In response to the Federal Government’s plan to underwrite a major expansion of Australia’s renewable energy capacity, Greenpeace Australia Pacific CEO David Ritter said today: “Increasing federally-supported renewable energy growth to 32GW nationally signals major progress towards achieving Australia’s national renewable electricity target, a key pillar of our plan to shift our energy system away from…
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Ghost Cars! The Scariest Pollution Loophole You Have Never Heard Of
‘Ghost cars’ could be driving our streets from early next year! But what are they? Read this to find out!
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What Is The CCAMLR, And Why Should We Care?
Learn how the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) works, and about its continued failure to protect the Southern Ocean.
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Industry Pushing ‘Imaginary’ Cars Won’t Solve Transport Emission Woes
It’s been revealed in Senate Estimates today that the integrity of the Federal Government’s proposed vehicle emissions standard could be undermined by letting car companies count ‘imaginary’ fuel-efficient vehicles towards emission reduction goals.It comes as Senators Rice and Pocock grilled departmental officials over the proposal from industry to allow so-called ‘multiplier credits’ - referred to…
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About Bloody Time: Woodside Forced To Finally Clean Toxic Ocean Mess
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed reports today that Woodside has FINALLY removed a toxic oil tower from the West Australian coastline. Greenpeace activists occupied the tower in April and demanded that the fossil fuel giant clean up its toxic waste. Woodside’s Nganhurra Riser Turret Mooring, an 83 metre long, 2,452 tonne discarded piece of industrial…
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Toyota Still Idling In Slow Lane As Greenpeace Report Reveals EV Laggards
A new Greenpeace report ranking global car makers on their climate credentials has revealed Australia’s top-selling carmaker Toyota is failing to achieve EV lift-off. The annual ranking evaluates the world’s 15 largest traditional automakers on their phase-out of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, supply chain decarbonisation, and resource reduction and efficiency. The report highlights how…
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Green Guardians: Whale watching
A Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Mother and Calf swim near Ningaloo Reef, Australia. The Western Australian coastline is a migration route for the Western Australian humpback whale population. Humpback whales undertake a consistent annual migration from high latitude Antarctic feeding grounds to low latitude breeding grounds.| Whale watching, by Glenn Barry, Green Guardian Ambassador &…
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Evergreen: Sailing for climate justice in the Pacific
A traditional dance is performed at the arrival of the Rainbow Warrior in Funafuti, the second stop of the Pacific Ship Tour. Traditional paopao (canoes) escorted the arriving ship to shore, where those aboard were welcomed by the community of Tuvalu, civil society groups, and addressed by Representatives from the Government of Tuvalu including the…
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Call For Industry To Step Up As Australia’s Largest-Ever EV Fleet Charging Project Announced
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has called on businesses to accelerate their ambition on electric fleets following news of $12 million in funding from ARENA to launch the country’s largest-ever EV fleet charging project.“Greenpeace Australia Pacific welcomes the announcement today from Minister Bowen and ARENA of an additional $12 million funding towards Australia’s largest electric vehicle charging…
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‘The Right Decision’: Commitment To Rejoin Green Climate Fund Cautiously Welcomed
In response to the announcement that Australia will rejoin the Green Climate Fund broadcast on RN Breakfast this morning, the following comments can be attributed to Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s Pacific Advisor and Community Engagement Manager, Shiva Gounden: “We cautiously welcome the announcement that the Australian government is listening to the vocal calls of Pacific nations…