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How 30 Climate Warriors took on the world’s biggest coal port
It’s no secret that I am an emotional person, and that nothing inspires me more than people standing up for what they believe in. Last week, as the Pacific Climate Warriors led a flotilla in the world’s largest coal port – even the most unemotional among those witnessing were moved. Image via Jeff Tan While…
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When ‘popular policy’ isn’t so popular: 4 surprising things Australians think about climate change
Try as they might, climate change deniers have been unable to convince Australians that extreme weather events aren’t increasing, and that fossil fuel companies are innocent bystanders to global warming. Check out the results of new Australian polling below. Image via @geeksrulz on Twitter While the fossil fuel industry are celebrating the climate policy…
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Are you on the right side of history?
The People’s Climate March will take place this coming Sunday. And with around 2,000 events planned, including huge rallies in New York and London, this may well prove to be the large climate rally in history. But what is the People’s Climate March, and why is it happening now? Some background… In the final week…
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New polling shows need for extreme weather levy
Press release – 8 September, 2014Sydney 3rd September, 2014. Polling conducted by Lonergan Research reveals Australians have made the link between the increase in extreme weather events and the real threat of rising insurance premiums. But of more concern to the fossil fuel industry is the call for the introduction of an extreme weather levy.Polling…
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Time for Abbott to Renew his Thinking on Electricity
Press release – 26 August, 2014Following news today that the Prime Minister’s hand-picked Review Panel has recommended options including scaling back or abolishing Australia’s Renewable Energy Target, Greenpeace is calling on the government to retain and strengthen the target.“If the Prime Minister adopts either of the two most likely options proposed by Dick Warburton’s review,…
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How much trash do you produce in a week?
If you could see all the waste you produce, would it change the way you consume? This photographer is hoping so. Australians produce a lot of waste. According to Clean Up Australia, the amount of waste that hits landfill in Australia every year is enough to cover the entire state of Victoria. The average Australian…
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Greenpeace/TEC launch Green Electricity Guide – ranks power companies, empowers consumers to switch
Press release – 17 August, 2014A new, independent online Green Electricity Guide, produced by Greenpeace Australia and the Total Environment Centre, provides a state by state ranking of electricity retailers against seven criteria, creating a tool consumers can use to switch to more environmentally friendly power companies.Visit: the site here . Senior Greenpeace Campaigner Reece…
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ROAR if you love tigers!
Happy International Tiger Day! We’re always working to protect tiger habitats – but today we’re taking some time to celebrate these majestic animals and all the reasons they’re truly incredible. Tigers are ancient Respect your elders! Tigers have been around for a very long time. Tiger fossils found in China are estimated to be up…
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Local produce: not just for hipsters
Whether you’re on a low-carbon diet or just want fruit and vegetables that taste great, here are 4 reasons eating local produce is for everyone. Image via positiveatmosphere.com According to the EPA, food accounts for around 30% of the Australian ecological footprint. Luckily, eating local produce can be a great way to cut down on…