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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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Stopping deep sea mining before it starts, with Creative Confrontations
Get the recap on Greenpeace's international actions to stop Deep Sea Mining.
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Speaking truth to power in creative confrontations
This year we have had a huge increase in our Creative Confrontation Unit’s capacity. Thanks to your support, we hired three new full-time staff members from other Greenpeace offices around the globe including a former Greenpeace captain! All three have plenty of experience in taking creative actions. Between our Whales Not Woodside and Electrify campaigns,…
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Five fascinating facts about the unique wildlife that calls Ningaloo home
Welcome to megafauna highway and the longest-fringing coral reef in the world, Ningaloo Reef. Home to some of the most interesting wildlife in our oceans, this World Animal Day, let’s take a dive in and take a closer look at some of fascinating species that calls this place home: Whale shark seen during Greenpeace Rainbow…
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WARNING: Petrol Car Lobbyists at work
Electrify takes the fight to Parliament to stop petrol pushers blocking action on transport emissions.
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Why UNESCO’s draft decision to leave the Great Barrier Reef out of its “in danger” list is another red flag the environment faces.
Our planet continues to warn us that we cannot continue on our current trajectory. And this year has proven to be no different. From the hottest month on record to what is looking like the hottest year. Moreover, there are some of the biggest environmental red flags of 2023 to remind us why the Great…
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Greenpeace supports writing YES to the Voice
In this blog, our CEO David Ritter explains why Greenpeace wholeheartedly supports writing “Yes” in the upcoming Voice referendum. Australia is home to the oldest continuous culture on earth. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been caring for land and sea Country for millennia. This year, Australians are being asked to vote in a…
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The role of critical minerals in Australia’s clean energy transition
What are critical minerals and why are they important? This blog explores the role of critical minerals mining in Australia’s clean energy transition and highlights some key principles to guide us to minimise potential social and environmental impacts. Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of critical minerals including lithium, cobalt and manganese, with…
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The real reason people are obsessed with stopping Woodside
Last week, WA Premier Roger Cook asked “what is it about people’s obsession with Woodside?” Let us tell you.
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Greenpeace joins Pasifika leaders and activists for Kioa climate dialogue
FIJI, 9 AUGUST 2023 – Greenpeace Australia Pacific has joined civil society groups, Pasifika activists and climate leaders on Kioa island, Fiji, as part of a regional dialogue to progress…