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Scorched-earth: making Gaza uninhabitable for generations to come
We are witnessing an unfolding genocide in Gaza that also has dire consequences for ecosystems. It will violate the right of many people to enjoy and live in a healthy environment for generations to come.
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Rainbow Warrior bombing: The Boat and the Bomb (2005) – full length version
Documentary produced in 2005 about the bombing of the Greenpeace flagship, Rainbow Warrior, in Auckland Harbour.
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Govt’s ‘climate strategy’ as useful as teats on a bull
Greenpeace is slamming the climate strategy announced by Climate Change Minister Simon Watts today, saying that it’s as useful as teats on a bull.
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As ocean surfaces acidify, a deep-sea acidic zone is expanding: marine habitats are being squeezed
In the deepest parts of the ocean, below 4,000 metres, the combination of high pressure and low temperature creates conditions that dissolve calcium carbonate, the material marine animals use to make their shells.
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Second seabed mining company threatens to turn seas into open-cast mine
Greenpeace says a second application for a prospecting permit to mine off the coast of Taranaki highlights the dangers of the Fast Track Approvals Bill.
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5 reasons the government should slow down on raising speed limits
It is worthwhile considering why the government is increasing speed limits despite extensive research highlighting the benefits of slower speeds – including fuel savings, reduction in injuries and deaths, environmental benefits and community wellbeing.
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Ocean between NZ and Australia brims with life. Needs protection
The vast expanse of ocean between Aotearoa and Australia is brimming with life: home to whales, tropical fish, turtles, abundant corals and seabirds. It needs protection.
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Plastic Free July is a waste of time if the onus is only on consumers
Every year, the Plastic Free July campaign asks us to refuse single-use plastic but Governments, manufacturers and retailers need to get serious about tackling this problem.
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Polling highlights Government swimming against current of public opinion on fresh water
Greenpeace Aotearoa is challenging the Government’s mandate to remove freshwater protections, as independent polling reveals the vast majority of National Party voters are concerned about freshwater quality.
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Gaps in reporting of nitrogen fertiliser use on farms leave an incomplete picture of impacts on water quality
NZ’s fresh water is under pressure but an official information request revealed that only 61% of dairy farm operators had reported their synthetic nitrogen use.