All articles by Solaye Snider
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Hosting COP31: A critical opportunity for Australia and the Pacific
Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton has called the prospect of co-hosting COP31 “madness,” Labor Energy Minister Chris Bowen has called it “a great opportunity.” But what even is COP31, and…
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Your impact: 4 bold moves for nature and climate this election
The end of March was a huge week in pre-election politics, and Greenpeace was in Canberra making an impact for nature and the climate.
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Santos Tour Down Under: Why fossil fuel companies should be best known for their pollution, not their sponsorships
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Santos? If you’re a cycling fan or an Adelaide local, it might be the Tour Down Under –…
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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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Santos’ aggressive tactics against environmental defenders are more proof that polluters should pay, not people
Santos has pursued the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) for its legal costs after the EDO sued the fossil fuel giant on behalf of Tiwi Islanders in 2022. This week, EDO agreed to pay a whopping $9 million.
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The People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port: Why We’re Rising Up for No More Coal and Gas
Walking around the camp in Muloobinba / Newcastle it was easy to forget you were at a protest at all, it felt more like a festival. The term ‘protestival’ was not just aspirational – it was accurate. (And, arguably, the best kind of festival).
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Australian coal, oil and gas companies are making climate change worse
Australia is the world’s third largest fossil fuel exporter, after only Russia and the US. Though often ignored in political discussions, these exports make up a whopping 80% of Australia’s global pollution. And who is responsible for all of those greenhouse gas emissions? A handful of Australian oil and gas companies.