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Māori elders, Greenpeace disrupt AGM of Sydney mining company behind ‘zombie seabed mining project’
SYDNEY, Thursday 28 November 2024 – A Māori elder alongside Greenpeace activists has disrupted the annual general meeting of the Australian mining company Manuka Resources in Sydney, which is preparing…
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100 million animals killed, injured or displaced every year
New research from RSPCA Queensland and Greenpeace Australia Pacific paints a dire reality on the impact that deforestation is having on native wildlife.
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‘100 million killed, harmed’: Joint report sounds alarm on scale of native wildlife deaths from deforestation
BRISBANE/SYDNEY, Tuesday 30 July 2024 — A joint report from two of Australia’s leading advocacy organisations, Greenpeace Australia Pacific and RSPCA Queensland, has exposed the shocking scale of wildlife being killed every year in Australia from deforestation.
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How do we solve deforestation in Australia?
We can ensure a future where Australia's beef industry continues without devastating our precious forests and wildlife. Join us in advocating for stronger corporate commitments, a national verification system, and robust nature laws.
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How To Make A Submission To The Government’s New Car Pollution Standards
The Government has just proposed New Vehicle Emissions Standards to limit pollution from newly sold cars. Have your say now!
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Fuel Efficiency ‘Modelling’ From The Petrol Car Lobby Is “Bullshit”: Greenpeace AP
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has today released its own modelling that suggests the cost of limits on car pollution could be as high as $38 billion over the first five years. Here’s why that’s bullshit. Comments attributable to Greenpeace Australia Pacific campaigner Joe Rafalowicz: “The new Vehicle Emissions Standards are like setting…
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New Vehicle Efficiency Standards Welcome, Now Floor It To The Finish Line
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed today’s historic proposal for a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, and has put the petrol car lobbyists on notice that Australians won't let them put sugar in the tank. “Today’s announcement is a victory for the thousands of Australians who made submissions to the Government asking for meaningful action to reduce…
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“A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Legislation”: Transport Minister Must Act On Fuel Efficiency Standard
With a Federal Parliamentary inquiry now established to examine the impact and opportunities of electric vehicles in Australia, Greenpeace Australia Pacific has again today urged the Federal Government to introduce long-overdue legislation to enact a strong Fuel Efficiency Standard. In welcoming the establishment of the Parliamentary Inquiry, Greenpeace Australia Pacific campaigner Joe Rafalowicz emphasised that…
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Greenpeace AP welcomes new luxury car tax change
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has today welcomed the Federal Government's decision to tighten the criteria for cars to be considered a ‘fuel-efficient vehicle’ under the luxury car tax (LCT), a change which will mean Australians will no longer subsidise the purchase of expensive, petrol powered cars. “This is an important step in the right direction for…
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Greenpeace Australia Pacific Takes Woodside To Court Alleging Misleading Climate Claims
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has filed a lawsuit against fossil fuel giant Woodside in the Federal Court of Australia overnight. The case could see Woodside held to account for allegedly misleading and/or deceiving the Australian public about the enormous climate harm of its gas and oil projects. Greenpeace Australia Pacific alleges that the fossil fuel giant…