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New Vehicle Emissions Standards legislation to drive real climate action
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed the Federal Government’s New Vehicle Emissions Standards (NVES) legislation as a win for climate action while warning that any emissions reduction traded away now must be made up for later.
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Media Briefing: Australia’s New Fuel Efficiency Standard
Transport currently makes up 20% and the fastest-growing source of emissions in Australia. By 2030 is it anticipated to be our largest source of emissions, as the electricity grid decarbonises.
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BUSTED! Greenpeace AP reveals AAA’s efforts to water down emissions standards
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has today called on Australia’s largest motoring clubs to condemn the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) for its repeated efforts, including with the fossil fuel car and petroleum lobbies, to water down limits on car pollution and slow the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia.
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“Self-interested whiners” Toyota push for weak pollution laws disappointing but unsurprising
Toyota Australia reveals it won’t be beaten on its ambition to wreck the climate with polluting vehicles, with comments today showing it remains committed to scuttling vital emissions standards for new cars whatever the cost to Australians, Greenpeace Australia Pacific said today.
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How To Make A Submission To The Government’s New Car Pollution Standards
The Government has just proposed New Vehicle Emissions Standards to limit pollution from newly sold cars. Have your say now!
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Ghost Cars! The Scariest Pollution Loophole You Have Never Heard Of
‘Ghost cars’ could be driving our streets from early next year! But what are they? Read this to find out!
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WARNING: Petrol Car Lobbyists at work
Electrify takes the fight to Parliament to stop petrol pushers blocking action on transport emissions.
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National Battery Strategy Submission | Greenpeace Australia Pacific
The use of energy by households and businesses is the largest source of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. Australia, and the world, must rapidly reduce emissions from energy consumption to ensure a safe climate future. As Australia increases its reliance on renewable energy, and electrified machines, demand for batteries will increase. The electrification of everything is…
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Fuel Efficiency Standard Consultation: Greenpeace’s Submission
The Australian Government has finally agreed to create a fuel efficiency standard to limit pollution from new cars - which is great news for people and the planet and will mean more electric vehicles on our roads and fewer greenhouse gas emissions from cars.
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Teachers Mutual Bank commits to an electric fleet
The bank has committed to electrifying fleet cars and trucks by 2027 in $2 million investment After banning the purchase of new fossil fuel cars in their company fleet last year, Teachers Mutual Bank Limited has gone one step further towards zero emissions transport by committing to electrify 100% of their car and ute fleet…