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Too slow, too risky, too impractical: Interim report pans nuclear
SYDNEY, 26 February 2025: Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed findings by an interim senate report that “there is limited utility in pursuing nuclear power at this point”, and called for…
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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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Evacuation of Rongelap, Marshall Islands
In 1985 the Rongelap people turned to Greenpeace for help. They asked that Greenpeace send a vessel to evacuate them from their home and move them to nearby Mejatto Island. Greenpeace sent the Rainbow Warrior to Rongelap at the request of its people and in May 1985 moved them to Mejatto Island.
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The Race Towards Renewable Energy: Big Wins in Green Energy in Australia and Beyond
Thanks to huge growth in solar and wind, renewable energy broke records in 2023, generating 30% of electricity worldwide.
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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 dodgy distraction’: Coalition’s nuclear costings ignore key issues
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has dismissed Coalition leader Peter Dutton’s costings to build seven nuclear plants in Australia as a dodgy distraction from the fundamental unsuitability of nuclear power for Australia.
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Onward, together
A message from Greenpeace Australia Pacific CEO David Ritter to Greenpeace supporters following the US Election result:
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Western Australia: The sail or the anchor for Australia’s renewable transition
As a Western Australian, I know that WA can be the best and worst of places. Whether you are talking about the weather (the best – except for the heatwaves), the football (the Dockers can be a mixed bag), the media (one statewide newspaper owned by a gas-loving billionaire), or the beaches (hands down the…
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‘No solution to climate crisis’: Pacific nuclear concerns must not be ignored
SYDNEY, Monday 23 Sept 2024 — In response to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s address to CEDA this afternoon, the following comments can be attributed to Joe Rafalowicz, Head of Climate…
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Navigating Change: Skippering Oceania in Greenpeace’s Campaign for a Greener Future
It is an honour to be the skipper of Oceania on the boat’s first Greenpeace campaign. It was easy to find Oceania in Port Douglas. The 21 metre ketch stands out from the crowd with a striking green hull and the characteristic rainbow on the bow, clearly a proud member of the Greenpeace fleet.