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Pygmy blue whales: Six fascinating facts about Australia’s smallest big whale
You’ve heard of the largest animal on the planet, the blue whale, but what about its smaller cousin? Aerial shots of Pygmy blue whales off Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia.|Feeding Pygmy blue whale off Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia.|Greenpeace volunteer holds a banner in 1000m deep water in Gascoyne Marine Park. Taken on a Greenpeace boat tour…
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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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Book Club with Di Morrissey
For Evergreen 2022 The celebrated Australian author shares some insightful stories about the environment. Earlier this year, Di Morrissey, celebrated Australian author and longtime Greenpeace supporter, joined us for our digital WA Gas event. We invited her to share some stories about the environment and offer book recommendations to all of you. “I have been…
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Historical Win: UN Driftnet Campaign
For Evergreen 2022 Reflect on one of Greenpeace’s historical victories in establishing a United Nations ban on driftnet fishing. © Greenpeace / Daniel Beltrá A picturesque view of a Greenpeace Zodiac raft on a tour in the Mediterranean sea against driftnets. 24 May 1998.|GP protest at Japanese driftnetting One of Greenpeace’s most influential and ongoing…
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Campaign Recap: From Re-energise to Electrify!
For Evergreen 2022 Having helped Australia switch to renewables, hear about how we’re going to work toward electric vehicles next! Video grab from “Ash for AGL Director” withAsh (Ashjayeen Sharif), a school striker based in Melbourne, Victoria. He is running as a nominee for the AGL Board of Directors, campaigning for the company to shut…
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Natural Wonders: Deep-Sea Armoured Snails
For Evergreen 2022 Your annual ecology lesson. Learn about the wonders of the iron-shelled sea snails that dwell in volcanic ocean regions. Chrysomallon squamiferum. Photo sourced from Wikimedia Commons. Have you heard of the scaled, sea-dwellers encased in a metal shell? That might sound like the description of a Jurassic-era ocean predator, but it’s actually…
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International Campaign Recap: Protect the Ocean
Read about the efforts of the Greenpeace International campaign seeking to establish global ocean sanctuaries. © Greenpeace / Grumpy Turtle / Harriet Spark Activists holding signs to bring attention to the impact of Climate Change on the Great Barrier Reef and the need for government action to reduce emissions. 27 February, 2022. |The crew of…
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Campaign Recap: Australia’s Greatest Liability
For Evergreen 2022 This year we’ve been taking on Australian energy giant, AGL. Read on to hear about Greenpeace’s role in pressuring AGL to close their dirty, coal-fired power stations. Action at AGL HQ in Melbourne to condemn their Climate Pollution. 28 March 2022.|Greenpeace Australia Pacific activists hold action at AGL’s office headquarters in Melbourne,…
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Green Guardians: Caroline McDaid Testimony
Caroline shares her experience as a Green Guardian. Caroline and her family.| This year we’re putting the spotlight on Caroline McDaid. Caroline started supporting Greenpeace through donations once she landed her first job while at university. In due time, Caroline decided to become a Green Guardian, much like yourself! And now she’s working as a…