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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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Deep sea mining industry fails to get green light but remains a threat
Kingston, Jamaica, 28 July 2023 — As the Rainbow Warrior was sailing across the Pacific for part of Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s Climate Justice Ship Tour, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) negotiations were concluding, with deep sea mining companies failing to get an immediate green light to start plundering the oceans. Opposition to deep sea mining…
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Greenpeace Statement On AUKUS Nuclear Subs
With regards to the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal, the following statement is attributable to David Ritter, Chief Executive Officer of Greenpeace Australia Pacific. “The decision to spend such an astonishing amount of money on these weapons of war represents a staggering misstep, and is not in Australia’s national interest. This is the wrong decision at…
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In History: Greenpeace Campaigns Against Nuclear Dumping
Since the emergence of the civil use of nuclear power to meet the energy needs of growing populations, nuclear waste and how we dispose of it has become a big issue - especially for environmentalists.
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The women behind Greenpeace’s first campaign
In celebrating 50 years of Greenpeace, we’re taking this opportunity to celebrate the lives of some amazing women who were involved in Greenpeace’s first campaign trip to Alaska in protest of U.S. nuclear weapons testing. Greenpeace approaches the Soviet Soviet factory ship Dalniy Vostok and a harpoon ship. Bob Hunter stands at the bow of…
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Interview with Gillian Hill
Gillian is one of those supporters who has gone the extra mile and volunteered for Greenpeace during her newfound freetime. Greenpeace approaches the Soviet Soviet factory ship Dalniy Vostok and a harpoon ship. Bob Hunter stands at the bow of the Greenpeace ship Phyllis Cormack. North Pacific, Mendocino ridge, 50 miles west of the California…
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As global nuclear weapons ban comes into force, Australia’s still pro-nukes
SYDNEY, Jan 22 2021 – Today the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons becomes international law after being signed by 86 countries, with Australia a notable absentee.Fifty-one nations have ratified the treaty and polling shows that almost three-quarters of Australian support banning nuclear weapons. [1] “The Morrison Government’s decision to effectively support the…
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The passing of Steve Sawyer: Greenpeace IED 1988 – 1993
Steve Sawyer passed on 31 July, 2019 shortly after he was diagnosed with lung cancer. He was the Senior Policy Advisor at the Global Wind Energy Council. For over 10 years as the organisation’s General Secretary, Steve tirelessly represented the wind industry and worked to convince governments to adopt wind as the solution to growing…
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Pet Activists of Greenpeace
A tribute to our four pawed supporters. Photo credit: Mankica Kranjec / Greenpeace|Photo credit: Chris Grodotzki / Greenpeace|Photo credit: Greenpeace / Christian Åslund|Photo credit: Sarah Pannell / Greenpeace|Photo credit: Greenpeace|Photo credit: Bence Jardany / Greenpeace|Photo credit: Greenpeace|Photo credit: Amy Scaife / Greenpeace|Photo credit: Amy Scaife / Greenpeace|Photo credit: Jonne Sippola / Greenpeace|Photo credit: Greenpeace /…
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Australia’s favourite story teller asks why is the Government silencing Greenpeace?
Di Morrissey Did you know that new laws before the parliament could severely damage and prevent our freedom to speak up and say, “Hang on a minute . . . we’re not happy about these proposed plans”? Di Morrissey at home in Northern NSW These bills will silence environmental warriors such as Greenpeace,and many other…