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Rainbow (Wildlife) Warriors: Eight species to help spread the love this WorldPride
Happy WorldPride! Time to celebrate the beautiful diversity of our planet's wildlife in all forms, shapes, sexualities, genders, and sizes!
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Public Submissions Overwhelmingly Back Fuel Efficiency Standards, New Analysis Finds
A new analysis of submissions to the government’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy has revealed overwhelming support for a legislated Fuel Efficiency Standard for light vehicles in Australia, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The analysis, released by Greenpeace Australia Pacific, reviewed 212 submissions from organisations – including motoring associations, NGOs and big businesses – to the consultation,…
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Pygmy blue whales: Six fascinating facts about Australia’s smallest big whale
You've heard of the largest animal on the planet, the blue whale, but what about its smaller cousin the Pygmy Blue Whale?
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Industry-Backed Report Confirms Australia’s Energy Transition Means No New Gas
A major new report backed by heavy industry, including fossil fuel producers such as Woodside Energy, highlights the case for no new gas, according to analysis by Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The report from Australian Energy Transitions Initiative, a group that includes industry heavy-hitters Woodside, Orica, BHP, BlueScope Steel, Fortescue Metals Group, Rio Tinto and Wesfarmers,…
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Nations Urged To Support Climate Change Advisory Opinion As Final Resolution Revealed
Today’s release of the final resolution for an International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change and human rights sets up a momentous moment for climate justice, says a group of youth activists and civil society organisations. The final resolution has landed at the UN General Assembly, where members will be asked to refer the…
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Greenpeace Calls For Australian Whale Protection This World Whale Day
Australia must take urgent action to protect marine life this World Whale Day, as gas goliath Woodside Energy prepares to launch a large-scale assault of seismic blasting in Western Australia, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Australia must take urgent action to protect marine life this World Whale Day, as gas goliath Woodside Energy prepares to launch…
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Ten times Greenpeace has fought to protect whales over the past fifty years
It's no secret that we really love whales. Here are just some moments over the past 50 years of Greenpeace fighting to protect the gentle giants of the ocean.
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Santos Dolphin Death Claims Must Trigger Investigation
Claims that gas company Santos covered up the extent of an oil spill that caused dolphin deaths are extremely concerning and warrant immediate investigation, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The claims, made by a whistleblower employed by Santos at the time of the dolphin death incident, were tabled by independent Senator David Pocock in Parliament today.
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NSW Standing Up To Offshore Gas A Win For Oceans
The New South Wales Government’s move to legislate a ban on offshore gas drilling will help to protect oceans and marine life in New South Wales waters from destructive drilling, seismic blasting and toxic gas spills, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Treasurer Matt Kean said he will introduce a bill to legislate the existing Offshore Exploration…
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Happy Planetine’s Day! Here are five ways to say ‘I love you’ to our planet today and everyday
Love is in the air! And whether your love language is words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, quality time, or physical touch, there is a way for everyone to say a quick ‘love ya’ to the planet this Valentine’s Day. Aerial view of primary forest near the river Digul in southern Papua.|Greenpeace activists in…