Posts by Nick Young
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We need your help to fight Shell in court
Shell is suing Greenpeace - threatening an $8m damages claim and trying to stop us protesting anywhere in the world. We need your help to fight Shell in court.
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The NZ ad industry wants to clean up its climate act – but will agencies drop their fossil fuel clients?
At the launch of the Auckland Climate Festival last month, Green Party Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick spoke about how building a community is the best way to avoid being…
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Artists, activists call for Global Plastics Treaty to end the age of plastic
Nairobi, Kenya – Thirteen celebrated activists, athletes and actors from around the world have appeared in a video calling to end the age of plastic. The 90-second video from Greenpeace…
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The oceans need a deep sea mining moratorium, not regulations that allow destruction
Kingston, Jamaica — The latest meeting of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council, a body made up of 36 governments, finishes today with opposition to deep sea mining still growing.…
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Greenpeace demands for a strong Global Plastics Treaty
The INC3 negotiations are happening now. In order to End The Age Of Plastic, world leaders MUST push for a STRONG Global Plastics Treaty at the negotiating table. Here's what that looks like.
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SUV and ute sales slowed due to NZ’s Clean Car Discount – expect that to reverse under a new government
With National, ACT and NZ First locked in coalition negotiations, various urgent and climate-related transport challenges hang in the balance.
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Greenpeace ship crew saves Humpback Whale entangled in fishing gear
On October 21, the crew of the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise rescued a humpback whale entangled in fishing gear. The rescue emphasizes the precarious situation that marine mammals face as…
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A statement of solidarity and a call for peace
Our hearts ache for all the people of the Middle East. We call on the international community to redouble its efforts to reduce humanitarian suffering and protect innocent people. Targeting…
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Luxon’s threat to restart oil exploration would be a disaster for the climate and the ocean
As we head into the election, we face the prospect of a new Government led by Christopher Luxon, who has promised to repeal the ban and open up New Zealand’s waters to oil exploration once again.
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A new International Executive Director takes the Greenpeace helm
I first volunteered for Greenpeace in 1992. A young, frustrated and impatient activist, I was inspired by Greenpeace’s ability to speak truth to power. 1992 was also the year that…