All articles by Lisa Wills
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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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Toyota EV Misinformation Pinnacle Of Self-Interest, Says Greenpeace AP
In response to comments from Toyota executives concerning electric vehicles, Greenpeace Australia Pacific campaigner Joe Rafalowicz said today: “In continuing to spruik fossil fuels in a climate crisis, it’s clear that Toyota cannot be trusted when it comes to making the necessary transition to electric cars.”
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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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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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EV Tax Axe Sensible, Time For Federal Govt To Step Up: Greenpeace AP
Greenpeace Australia Pacific says the High Court’s decision today to scrap Victoria’s road-user tax for electric vehicles is a sensible outcome, and is again today calling on the Federal government to speed up its efforts to establish a long-awaited national Fuel Efficiency Standard. Greenpeace Australia Pacific today welcomed the decision by the High Court to…
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Joint Statement Regarding Concerns Over The WA Climate Change Bill And Inadequate Consultation Process
The undersigned groups are concerned about the proposed WA Climate Change Bill and the lack of opportunity for adequate public consultation. With the WA Govt set to determine its critical next steps on climate policy, we call on the WA Government to extend the consultation period, open it to the whole community, and release 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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Greenpeace AP Welcomes WA Climate Change Bill, Warns Against Gas Expansion
Following the publication by the WA government of the Climate Change Bill Explanatory paper, Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed the news but warned Woodside’s Burrup Hub will undermine and delay the state’s bright future as a renewable energy superpower. “Greenpeace Australia Pacific welcomes the WA Government’s plan to legislate a net zero emissions by 2050…
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As Transport Emissions Accelerate, Government Must Deliver On Strong Fuel Efficiency Standards For A Safer Climate
As the Federal Government’s pledge to introduce vehicle pollution caps receives “overwhelming” support, the Government must now deliver on an ambitious, strong, loophole-free standards that delivers real emissions reductions for the sake of communities, and our planet. “Australians want access to more affordable electric vehicles, but right now, we’re being held back by a lack…
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Huge Fuel Savings If Car Pollution Standards Legislated: Greenpeace AP
Modelling released today shows local residents will benefit from hundreds of millions of dollars in fuel savings over 10 years, should the Federal Government implement strong pollution standards later this year.The Federal Government is currently working to develop a policy that puts limits on the amount of carbon pollution cars sold in Australia can emit.…