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Coal Extension Would See NSW Labor Accelerating Climate Crisis
In response to the Minns Labor Government announcing it will engage with Origin Energy on the possibility of using public money to prop up the ageing Eraring coal power station beyond its 2025 closure date, the following comments can be attributed to Greenpeace Australia Pacific Chief Executive Officer David Ritter: “Propping up an old polluting…
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As Transport Emissions Accelerate, Government Must Deliver On Strong Fuel Efficiency Standards For A Safer Climate
As the Federal Government’s pledge to introduce vehicle pollution caps receives “overwhelming” support, the Government must now deliver on an ambitious, strong, loophole-free standards that delivers real emissions reductions for the sake of communities, and our planet. “Australians want access to more affordable electric vehicles, but right now, we’re being held back by a lack…
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Fukushima Disaster Shows Nuclear Is No Solution To Climate Crisis
In response to the Japanese government’s plans to discharge contaminated wastewater into the Pacific, the following comments can be attributed to Greenpeace Australia Pacific Senior Campaigner Steph Hodgins-May: “Greenpeace has consistently opposed the Japanese government's plans to discharge radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear station into the Pacific Ocean.
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The role of critical minerals in Australia’s clean energy transition
What are critical minerals and why are they important? This blog explores the role of critical minerals mining in Australia’s clean energy transition and highlights some key principles to guide us to minimise potential social and environmental impacts. Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of critical minerals including lithium, cobalt and manganese, with…
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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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Huge Fuel Savings If Car Pollution Standards Legislated: Greenpeace AP
Modelling released today shows local residents will benefit from hundreds of millions of dollars in fuel savings over 10 years, should the Federal Government implement strong pollution standards later this year.The Federal Government is currently working to develop a policy that puts limits on the amount of carbon pollution cars sold in Australia can emit.…
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First Stop For Parli Friends Of Electric Vehicles? Strong Fuel Efficiency Standards
Ahead of the climate-critical Fuel Efficiency Standards debate, Greenpeace Australia Pacific today welcomed the establishment of a Parliamentary Friends of Electric Vehicles Group. “The establishment of the Parliamentary Friends group is great to see and couldn’t be more timely,” Greenpeace Australia Pacific campaigner Lindsay Soutar said today.
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The Fresh Air People! Woolies Commits To Electric Delivery Fleet By 2030
Supermarket giant Woolworths has become the first grocery chain in Australia to announce a shift to a 100% electric delivery fleet by 2030 - a step that Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed as major progress towards renewable-powered cities. Today’s announcement will see Woolies phase out more than 3,000 internal combustion engine vehicles in its fleet,…
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No Surprises As Toyota Ranks Last On EV ‘Strategic Vision’
Car importer Toyota being ranked last on “Strategic Vision” for electric vehicles (EVs) should come as no surprise to Australian policymakers, Greenpeace Australia Pacific said today.The 2022 Global Automaker Ranking report from the International Council on Clean Transportation rates how the world’s largest auto companies stack up in the transition to electric vehicles. Evaluated across a range…
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Greenpeace AP To Policymakers: Don’t Cave To Anti-Climate Car Lobby
Following InfluenceMap reports that the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has reportedly led a coordinated campaign to push back against Australian climate policy, Greenpeace Australia Pacific has today urged the Federal Government to prioritise Australian consumers ahead of profiteering car lobbyists. The Sydney Morning Herald reports today the car industry has been driving a…