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6 times drone footage revealed the environmental destruction we couldn’t see
Even when we’re making dramatic transformations to our world – through deforestation, industrialisation, and fossil fuel extraction and use – it can be hard to see how large the scars we’re creating are. That is, until you zoom out. Even when we’re making dramatic transformations to our world – through deforestation, industrialisation, and fossil fuel…
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The man who grew a forest – and you won’t believe how big it is (or who lives there)
This is the story of how one person turned a barren sandbar into a forest larger than Central Park in NYC – and how he did it. This is the story of how one person turned a barren sandbar into a forest larger than Central Park in NYC – and how he did it. Image…
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Volkswagen’s CO2 emissions: Das problem
If lying about the nitrogen oxide emissions of 11 million of its cars were not bad enough, German carmaker Volkswagen shocked us again when it revealed it had understated the CO2 emissions of its cars in Europe as well. |Greenpeace activists protest against car emissions at VW factory gate during a VW board meeting in…
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I’m Vegan — Here’s Why I’m Fighting to Change the Tuna Industry
Blogpost by Dawn Bickett – October 21, 2015 at 9:24 As a vegan, Dawn Bickett used to feel removed from the issue of sustainable seafood. But after documenting the Pacific tuna industry’s destructive ways with the Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior, she’s determined to do more to protect our oceans and those who rely on them. This…
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Revealed: What really gets caught in NSW shark nets
It would be easy to think that ‘shark’ nets mostly catch sharks. Unfortunately, that’s not true. Here’s what is really getting caught in NSW shark nets. It would be easy to think that ‘shark’ nets mostly catch sharks. Unfortunately, that’s not true. Here’s what is really getting caught in NSW shark nets. From September to…
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5 Helpful Vegetarian Diet Tips for Meat-Free Newbies
Happy World Vegetarian Day! Cutting back on red meat and dairy can be one of the biggest steps to reduce your carbon footprint. While we’re campaigning for renewable energy and a transition from fossil fuels, we’re also looking at other ways we can protect ourselves and the environment. Pumpkins, squash flowers, water spinach and other…
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Choked in smoke – living in the thick of Indonesia’s haze
Smoke caused by forest fires and peatland destruction, is covering about 80% of Sumatra, Indonesia. And it seems like no matter how far you try to escape, the smoke follows. My wife and daughter should be at our home in Pekanbaru, Riau on the east of Sumatra right now. It’s been more than a…
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Black Hole: coal, corruption and community resistance
A new film reveals unseen footage of coal, corruption and community resistance of one of Australia’s most controversial mining projects – Whitehaven’s Maules Creek Coal Mine in the Leard State Forest. Before February 2014, I didn’t even know about the Leard State Forest. That was until a friend invited me to the Leard Forest…
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Coal is a great mate. Look at everything it can do!
Not satisfied with the public relations disaster that was #AustraliansForCoal, the Minerals Council yesterday launched a new campaign to plug their favourite little black rock. This time, they tried to convince us that #coalisamazing. It went just as badly. The Minerals Council would have us believe that coal makes the world a better place. They…
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It’s not a whale. It’s not a shark. It’s a whale shark!
…or maybe it’s a Whark? Whatever you want to call it, today is International Whale Shark Day! But before you start running away screaming “Jawwwwws!” don’t be alarmed. With a face like a whale and a body like a shark, these seemingly frightening creatures are actually gentle giants. Found in tropical oceans in areas…