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Woodside’s Dangerous Seismic Blasting Granted Shock Approval
Fossil fuel company Woodside Energy’s controversial plan to conduct seismic blasting in endangered whale habitat has been approved by the offshore regulator NOPSEMA, just two months after a Federal Court threw out its previous approval. On September 28th 2023, Federal Court Justice Craig Colvin ruled Woodside’s environmental plan for the Scarborough part of the company’s Burrup…
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The Threat of Mining on Deep Sea Ecosystems
Our deep sea ecosystems are places of mystery and beauty. But deep sea mining could ruin that for everyone.
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Louise Tarrant – Greenpeace Australia Pacific Board (Chair)
Louise Tarrant is a passionate advocate for a green peace. One where life is fairer for people and gentler on the earth. She understands that wishful thinking however is insufficient. In a past life as a unionist she saw the need for workers to collectivise and to campaign for respect and a fair share.
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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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Greenpeace supports writing YES to the Voice
In this blog, our CEO David Ritter explains why Greenpeace wholeheartedly supports writing “Yes” in the upcoming Voice referendum. Australia is home to the oldest continuous culture on earth. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been caring for land and sea Country for millennia. This year, Australians are being asked to vote in a…
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Pacific Voices for Climate Action: What is the Kioa Declaration?
What is the Kioa Declaration?Understanding Pacific Voices for Climate Action
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What We Want from the International Seabed Authority (ISA)
In July 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will hold crucial meetings, and Greenpeace has specific asks to protect our oceans and prevent reckless deep sea mining.
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Who’s in charge of Deep Sea Mining?
Unmasking the International Seabed Authority (ISA)
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What’s Happening With Deep Sea Mining?
2023 is a crucial year for stopping deep sea mining before it can begin. The deep sea mining industry has forced governments’ hands, using an obscure legal loophole to set…
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“We must double down on the fight for climate justice”
A heartfelt speech by climate activist Anjali Sharma at the Rainbow Warrior’s Welcome Ceremony in Vanuatu The Rainbow Warrior is journeying through the Pacific Islands carrying courageous climate litigants from the Caribbean, Torres Strait, Philippines, India, Tonga and Solomon Islands and Australia who have come together to share stories, strength, and strategies for achieving climate…