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How will the Great Barrier Reef cope with climate change impacts?
As an Australian working within the global Greenpeace network, it is a question I have been asked numerous times. Our Great Barrier Reef is justly famous across the planet as one of the most admired and remarkable places on earth.
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Zero credibility: The beef industry’s new deforestation definition
SYDNEY, Monday 16 September 2024 – Cattle Australia has today released its own definition of deforestation, which Greenpeace Australia Pacific has slammed as completely out of step with global best…
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The Truth About Australia’s Gas “Shortage”: What You Need to Know
Australia's alleged "gas shortage" is largely a myth perpetuated by the gas industry. The country produces more than enough gas for domestic needs, but most is exported. New gas projects like Woodside's Burrup Hub are primarily for export, not domestic use. Gas usage in Australia's energy mix is actually declining, with only 4% of east…
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Government and crossbench must strike deal to strengthen nature law
SYDNEY, Tuesday 10 September — Greenpeace Australia Pacific is calling on the government and crossbench to urgently strike a deal on the proposed nature law reforms passing through parliament amidst…
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‘Too risky to proceed’: Endangered dusky sea snake a wake-up call for Woodside
SYDNEY/PERTH, Thursday 5 Sept 2024 — The dusky sea snake has been newly-listed as endangered by Federal Environment Minister Plibersek amidst mounting concern about the environmental impacts of Woodside’s Burrup…
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Pacific Islands Forum 2024: Deep Sea Mining, Australia in the hot seat and a glaring omission
What even is the Pacific Islands Forum?
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Coalition of unions, environment and industry groups welcome move to establish offshore wind in WA
BUNBURY, Monday 2 September 2024 — In response to this morning’s announcement from Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen greenlighting the South West Offshore Wind Zone in Western Australia, a coalition of…
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Nature law reform, EPA pare back ‘deeply alarming’: Greenpeace
Responding to reports in the West Australian this morning that the Prime Minister is poised to seriously weaken the role of the proposed national Environmental Protection Australian (EPA) and to delay broader nature law reform until next term, the following quotes can be attributed to Glenn Walker, Head of Nature, Greenpeace Australia Pacific:
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Pacific Islands Forum ends with lacklustre progress on key climate issues
As the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Tonga comes to a close, the following comments can be attributed to Shiva Gounden.
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Campaign Win: Woolies goes deforestation-free
After pressure from Greenpeace supporters, Woolworths is stepping up its game with a major commitment to go deforestation-free by 2025. Will Coles match Woolies' commitment?