All articles by Nick Young
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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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Damning new Hauraki Gulf report underlines need to ban bottom trawling in Tīkapa Moana
Greenpeace is renewing its call for a ban on bottom trawling in the Hauraki Gulf following findings released last night in the 2023 State of our Gulf report, saying that…
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Greenpeace rebrands MPI building as ‘Ministry for Destructive Fishing’
Greenpeace activists have hung a net full of ‘bycatch’ outside the Ministry for Primary Industries building in Auckland this morning, rebranding the government department ‘The Ministry for Destructive Fishing’.
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Barbie, Electric Cars, and Ken’s SUV – As a Barbie Girl in a warming world, is there a better way to the real world?
As global warming intensifies, Barbie cruises in her pink electric vehicle ride to the real world. Studies reveal that cars are parked 95% of the time and contribute significantly to the climate crisis. While Barbie shifts to a small electric vehicle, Ken still clings to a big SUV. But to be truly sustainable, we need…
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Don’t stop: Greenpeace collaborates on star-studded cover of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic song
Greenpeace today unveils a star-studded cover of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic single Don’t Stop aiming to inspire a new generation of climate activists.
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What is deep sea mining and why is it a threat to the ocean?
Deep sea mining is the practice of mining metals and minerals from the seabed. It’s an extremely destructive form of mining that would damage the oceans beyond repair.
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Climate activist Rosemary Penwarden found guilty but remains undeterred
Grandmother and climate activist Rosemary Penwarden was today found guilty of two charges brought against her for sending a satirical letter notifying oil industry conference speakers that the 2019 PEPANZ…
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Hiringa, green hydrogen and why Greenpeace opposes the Ballance urea plant expansion
Spoiler: Greenpeace is not opposed to wind turbines or green hydrogen. In fact, we support them. What we don’t support is a blank cheque for Hiringa and Ballance to produce…
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Climate Commission advice must tackle intensive dairy emissions
The Climate Change Commission must address agriculture emissions, in particular climate pollution caused by the intensive dairy industry, says Greenpeace Aotearoa.