All articles by Nick Young
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COP24 ends without firm promises to raise climate action
Just two months after the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned we have 12 years left to save the world, COP24 ended with no clear promise of enhanced…
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New Zealand called on by global leaders to step up at COP24
New Zealand has been urged to be bolder at COP24 in Poland, the annual United Nations climate change conference. Greenpeace International Executive Director, Jennifer Morgan, says the New Zealand delegation…
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INVESTIGATION: Plastic waste exports from New Zealand
A Greenpeace investigation has revealed that some of New Zealand’s recycled plastic may end up dumped and burned illegally in Malaysia.
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Greenpeace slams Antarctic Ocean Commission for ‘failing its mandate’ to protect Antarctic waters
Greenpeace has slammed the Antarctic Ocean Commission (CCAMLR) for “failing its mandate” following a meeting in Hobart, Tasmania, where governments failed to agree a vast Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary, backed by…
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“Look after our whales”: Lucy Lawless’ trans-Tasman challenge
Actor Lucy Lawless has laid down a trans-Tasman challenge from on board the Rainbow Warrior, calling on Australians to help protect New Zealand’s whales. Lawless is currently on board the…
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Rainbow Warrior confronts Taranaki oil rigs
The Greenpeace flagship, Rainbow Warrior, is currently in the South Taranaki Basin to scope out oil and gas rigs owned by Austrian petroleum giant, OMV. After sailing for 36 hours…
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Rainbow Warrior heads to Taranaki to scope out oil rigs
The Greenpeace flagship, Rainbow Warrior, is on its way to Taranaki to send a message to Austrian oil giant, OMV. The Rainbow Warrior is currently in New Zealand as part…
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Overfished West Coast hoki fishery collapses
The collapse of the West Coast hoki fishery revealed today by the fishing industry demonstrates why we need an independent inquiry into New Zealand’s failing fisheries management system, says Greenpeace.…
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Rainbow Warrior heading to Wellington
The Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior is due to arrive into Wellington Harbour this afternoon as part of a tour to celebrate New Zealand’s recent ban on new offshore oil exploration,…
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Historic discharge without conviction for Greenpeace head and climate activist
Greenpeace Executive Director, Dr Russel Norman, and climate activist Sara Howell, have been discharged without conviction following action they took to stop the world’s largest oil and gas exploration ship…