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Shifty Woodside Relying On Outdated Climate Data At AGM
Woodside Energy revealed that it is relying entirely on outdated climate science, when faced with questions from Greenpeace Australia Pacific at its AGM in Perth today. Woodside CEO Meg’O’Neill repeatedly returned to references to a 2018 IPCC report when questioned on the company’s strategy to align with the Paris Agreement target of limiting global warming…
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EV Myths Busted
The Truth About Electric Vehicles ? Have you noticed that electric vehicles are not just hitting the roads faster than ever, but misinformation about them is also spreading like wildfire? | We understand that there is a lot of confusion and myths around EVs, which is why we have decided to make a video series…
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Groundbreaking Climate Campaign Sets Sail For International Court Of Justice
Governments will now be forced to consider the human rights impacts of their climate policies and be compelled to take more ambitious action under existing international agreements, thanks to a Vanuatu-led resolution, co-sponsored by Australia, which passed overnight with unanimous support from members of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The UNGA will now ask…
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Final UN Climate Report An Emergency Siren
IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report concludes 1.5 is still alive, but the path to survival must be lit by those on the frontline The final report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s Sixth Assessment Cycle is the final-hour warning before the clock runs out on 1.5°C, and we must pull every lever to…
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Final UN Climate Report An Emergency Siren
The final report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s Sixth Assessment Cycle is the final-hour warning before the clock runs out on 1.5°C, and we must pull every lever to achieve the globally agreed objective, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report, which integrates findings from the six reports the…
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Today the UN is due to release its latest climate report. Here’s what you need to know.
Climate report this, 1.5°C warming that. In case you missed it, this week the UN released its latest climate report. And if you didn’t miss it, you’ve probably heard ‘IPCC’ or ‘1.5°C’ floating around. But you wouldn’t be the first person to find it, well, a little confusing to wrap your head around. So let’s…
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Australia Joins Vanuatu Bid For Climate Change Advisory Opinion As Cyclone Judy Shows Need For Urgent Action
Today’s announcement that the Australian government will co-sponsor Vanuatu’s landmark bid for an International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change is a welcome commitment to the Pacific family in addressing its main existential threat, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific.
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Nations Urged To Support Climate Change Advisory Opinion As Final Resolution Revealed
Today’s release of the final resolution for an International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change and human rights sets up a momentous moment for climate justice, says a group of youth activists and civil society organisations. The final resolution has landed at the UN General Assembly, where members will be asked to refer the…
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Ten times Greenpeace has fought to protect whales over the past fifty years
It’s no secret that we really love whales. Here are just some moments over the past 50 years of Greenpeace fighting to protect the gentle giants of the ocean. Rainbow Warrior crew members hold a banner with the text “Save the Whales”. Taken in Shetland on way to Iceland. (Known names: Susi Newborn; Denise Bell;…
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Happy Planetine’s Day! Here are five ways to say ‘I love you’ to our planet today and everyday
Love is in the air! And whether your love language is words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, quality time, or physical touch, there is a way for everyone to say a quick ‘love ya’ to the planet this Valentine’s Day. Aerial view of primary forest near the river Digul in southern Papua.|Greenpeace activists in…