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Greenpeace Appeals EPA Recommendation To Allow Woodside To Blow Australia’s Carbon Budget, Pollute Into 2070s
Greenpeace Australia Pacific is appealing the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) decision to extend the life of Woodside North West Shelf gas processing facility on the grounds that the EPA has failed to properly consider the climate and environment impacts of extending the gas facility for a further 50 Western Australia’s Environment Minister, Reece…
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Putting Australia’s 2030 Climate Target Into Law An Important First Step, But The Albanese Government Must Increase Climate Ambition
“Labor’s move to enshrine its 43% emissions reduction by 2030 in legislation is an important first step in tackling Australia’s climate pollution, but it’s important to remember that it is just that - a first step. In order to ensure a safer climate, Labor needs to vastly increase its climate ambition, which includes stopping dangerous…
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REPORT: Moby Sick: The Costs of Woodside’s Burrup Hub for Whales
Woodside Energy plans to build the ‘Burrup Hub’ within the known habitat of several threatened and migratory whale species in north west Australian waters.
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North West Shelf Approval Would See Woodside Blow Australia’s Emissions Budget
The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended approval of gas giant Woodside’s North West Shelf Project’s operation all the way through to the 2070s, which Greenpeace Australia Pacific warns will blow Australia’s emissions budget. Jess Panegyres, Head of Clean Transitions at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, says that Woodside’s North West Shelf plans undermine Australia’s…
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WA’s Clean Transition Picks Up The Pace With 80% By 2030 Emissions Reduction Target For State Utilities
The McGowan Government setting a strong emissions reduction target of 80% by 2030 for state government agencies is a welcome step in the state’s renewable energy transition, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. McGowan’s power move, which covers state owned utilities such as railways, vehicle fleets, hospitals and schools, follows Western Australia’s announcement last week that its…
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REPORT: Deep-Sea Disaster, Why Woodside’s Burrup Hub project is too risky to proceed
A spill or accident at Woodside’s Burrup Hub gas project could release toxic gas and condensate of a similar consistency to crude oil into World Heritage listed marine parks, with…
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13 steps to make Australia a renewable superpower
By Greenpeace Australia Pacific It’s time to make Australia a renewable superpower |The crowd play with a globe at the Sydney Climate march. Millions of people around the world are striking from school or work to demand urgent measures to stop the climate crisis.| In his victory speech, newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…
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“Arrogant” Woodside Gaslights The United Nations, IEA And CSIRO At Chaotic AGM
Gas company Woodside has displayed “breathtaking arrogance” at its Annual General Meeting today, disregarding the expertise of the United Nations, the International Energy Agency, investor groups and the climate concerns of the community, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Woodside was assailed with a barrage of questions from shareholders, environmental groups and concerned community members at its…
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BRIEFING: Woodside Investor Briefing 2022
Greenpeace is concerned about Woodside’s current production plans and has identified 12 key risks associated with them.
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FOI Documents Show Woodside Tried To Breach Australia’s International Ocean Agreements With Dodgy Oil Rig Dump
Documents obtained under Freedom of Information and from a public register show that giant oil and gas corporation Woodside attempted to breach Australia’s international ocean protection commitments in its attempts to dump a toxic decommissioned oil rig off the coast of Western Australia. The documents, sighted by Greenpeace Australia Pacific, show Woodside, in partnership with…