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‘A deadly blow’: Confirmation of global mass coral bleaching event a direct result of fossil fuel decisions
SYDNEY, Tuesday 16 April 2024 — The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) and US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have today confirmed the world is experiencing its fourth global coral bleaching event — the second in the last 10 years.
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Offshore gas amendments a massive step backwards for nature protection, climate action: Greenpeace
“The offshore gas amendments are fundamentally flawed and should be withdrawn. They are a massive step backwards, undermining Labor’s commitments to nature protection and leaving our endangered species at risk to the gas industry.
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Why UNESCO’s draft decision to leave the Great Barrier Reef out of its “in danger” list is another red flag the environment faces.
Our planet continues to warn us that we cannot continue on our current trajectory. And this year has proven to be no different. From the hottest month on record to what is looking like the hottest year. Moreover, there are some of the biggest environmental red flags of 2023 to remind us why the Great…
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The real reason people are obsessed with stopping Woodside
Last week, WA Premier Roger Cook asked “what is it about people’s obsession with Woodside?” Let us tell you.
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Meet Emma from School Strike 4 Climate
We spoke with Emma from School Strike 4 Climate on Thursday when she visited the Rainbow Warrior in Fremantle during its Whales Not Woodside Ship Tour to learn more about how she became involved in climate activism, what motivates her, and get her thoughts on Meg O’Neil and Woodside’s Burrup Hub gas expansion. Emma from…
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The Abrolhos Islands: Coral Refuge
Often described as the Galapagos Islands of the Indian Ocean, there are few places in Australia wilder than the remote Houtman Abrolhos Islands, a marine archipelago of 210 islands off the coast of Geraldton, Western Australia. Greenpeace oceans campaigner Franzi Saalmann inspecting coral at Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia.| The Abrolhos Islands are a biodiversity hotspot,…
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Whale Spotting in Perth Canyon with Dr Olaf Meynecke
Most tourists who visit Perth make it out to Rottnest Island to visit the cute quokkas and marvel at the island’s lonely wind turbine, which once attracted the wrath of former Prime Minister Tony Abbott. But just beyond Rottnest lies a much less-explored region - Perth Canyon, one of the best places in the world to…
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Woodside’s Sinking Toxic Oil Tower
Woodside, Australia’s biggest gas company, has a big problem that it’s trying to hide, and they’re looking to hide it in one of our most precious ocean environments. We recently uncovered that Woodside has dumped a rusty, dilapidated oil tower near UNESCO World Heritage listed Ningaloo reef off the West Australian coast – and it’s…
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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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Green Guardians: Caroline McDaid Testimony
Caroline shares her experience as a Green Guardian. Caroline and her family.| This year we’re putting the spotlight on Caroline McDaid. Caroline started supporting Greenpeace through donations once she landed her first job while at university. In due time, Caroline decided to become a Green Guardian, much like yourself! And now she’s working as a…