Critical infrastructure status for Carmichael absurd and indefensible
Brisbane, 10 October 2016 – The Queensland government’s decision to list the Carmichael coal mine as “critical infrastructure” is absurd and indefensible, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific.“The...
View ArticleGreenpeace welcomes BP's withdrawal from the Great Australian Bight
Sydney, 11 October 2016 – Responding to BP’s decision to abandon its oil exploration program in the Great Australian Bight, Greenpeace Australia Pacific Oceans Campaigner, Nathaniel Pelle, said:“This...
View ArticleAustralia's contribution to climate change worsening overall
Sydney, 21 April 2016 - Australia, the world’s largest coal exporter, will export a billion tonnes of carbon dioxide in its coal this year, erasing the few benefits of meeting its weak Paris target and...
View ArticleGlencore's Tahmoor coal mine closure a searing reality check for Australian...
Sydney, 2 June 2016 - Glencore’s decision to close the Tahmoor coal mine in NSW is a searing reality check for the Coalition and Labor parties, who are risking Australia’s economic future by supporting...
View ArticleTurnbull’s $1bn fund not enough to protect the reef, says Greenpeace...
Brisbane, 13 June 2016 – Responding to Malcolm Turnbull’s announcement for a $1bn fund to protect the Great Barrier Reef, Greenpeace Australia Pacific reef campaigner Shani Tager said:“Prime Minister...
View ArticleHistoric lawsuit on Arctic oil drilling gives Australia pause for thought
Oslo, 18 October 2016 – An unprecedented legal case was filed against the Norwegian government for allowing oil companies to drill for new oil in the Arctic Barents Sea. The plaintiffs, Nature &...
View ArticleGreenpeace welcomes BP's withdrawal from the Great Australian Bight
Sydney, 11 October 2016 – Responding to BP’s decision to abandon its oil exploration program in the Great Australian Bight, Greenpeace Australia Pacific Oceans Campaigner, Nathaniel Pelle, said:“This...
View ArticleAustralia's contribution to climate change worsening overall
Sydney, 21 April 2016 - Australia, the world’s largest coal exporter, will export a billion tonnes of carbon dioxide in its coal this year, erasing the few benefits of meeting its weak Paris target and...
View ArticleGreenpeace calls on Senate to reject lawfare moves
Sydney, 25 October 2016 - Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s CEO, David Ritter, today called on members of the Australian Senate to reject any attempt to reduce access to justice for people who care about...
View ArticleGlencore's Tahmoor coal mine closure a searing reality check for Australian...
Sydney, 2 June 2016 - Glencore’s decision to close the Tahmoor coal mine in NSW is a searing reality check for the Coalition and Labor parties, who are risking Australia’s economic future by supporting...
View ArticleTurnbull’s $1bn fund not enough to protect the reef, says Greenpeace...
Brisbane, 13 June 2016 – Responding to Malcolm Turnbull’s announcement for a $1bn fund to protect the Great Barrier Reef, Greenpeace Australia Pacific reef campaigner Shani Tager said:“Prime Minister...
View ArticleAustralia's contribution to climate change worsening overall
Sydney, 21 April 2016 - Australia, the world’s largest coal exporter, will export a billion tonnes of carbon dioxide in its coal this year, erasing the few benefits of meeting its weak Paris target and...
View ArticleGreenpeace welcomes BP's withdrawal from the Great Australian Bight
Sydney, 11 October 2016 – Responding to BP’s decision to abandon its oil exploration program in the Great Australian Bight, Greenpeace Australia Pacific Oceans Campaigner, Nathaniel Pelle, said:“This...
View ArticleAustralia's contribution to climate change worsening overall
Sydney, 21 April 2016 - Australia, the world’s largest coal exporter, will export a billion tonnes of carbon dioxide in its coal this year, erasing the few benefits of meeting its weak Paris target and...
View ArticleGreenpeace asks Turnbull 'to keep our promise' as Paris enters into force
“Signatures on a document are not enough. The targets in the agreement are very ambitious, and can only be met if the vast majority of Australian coal, oil and gas is left unmined and unburned. The...
View ArticleGreenpeace welcomes BP's withdrawal from the Great Australian Bight
Sydney, 11 October 2016 – Responding to BP’s decision to abandon its oil exploration program in the Great Australian Bight, Greenpeace Australia Pacific Oceans Campaigner, Nathaniel Pelle, said:“This...
View ArticleParis Agreement ratification demands huge climate u-turn from Australian govt
Sydney, 10 November 2015 – Responding to Australia’s ratification of the Paris climate agreement, Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s climate and energy campaigner Shani Tager said: “While ratifying the...
View ArticleSolar panel display on Parliament House lawn marks Paris Agreement ratification
Canberra, 11 November 2016 – A display of solar panels was set up by Greenpeace Australia Pacific on the Parliament House lawn this morning to mark Australia’s ratification of the Paris climate...
View ArticleGreenpeace urges Australia to take responsibility for its coal exports ahead...
Brisbane, 7 June 2016 – As the Queensland Court of Appeal considers an appeal over the proposed Alpha/GVK mine in the Galilee Basin, Greenpeace urges Australia to take responsibility for its coal...
View ArticleGreenpeace welcomes BP's withdrawal from the Great Australian Bight
Sydney, 11 October 2016 – Responding to BP’s decision to abandon its oil exploration program in the Great Australian Bight, Greenpeace Australia Pacific Oceans Campaigner, Nathaniel Pelle, said:“This...
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