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Nelson fires “tip of the ice sheet” without immediate emissions slash
Thursday, February 7: New Zealand scientists are behind a major new international research paper that shows dangerously unpredictable extreme weather could become a reality within decades as the impact of…
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Genesis’ “appalling” record coal burn reveals urgent need for solar
The revelation that coal burning at Genesis Energy’s Huntly Power Station is the highest in five years is proof we need to fast-track the rollout of solar energy, says Greenpeace.…
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In difficult times, hope is an act of courage
Flooding in Japan, unprecedented monsoons in India, a nearly 30% increase in rainfallthroughout the Americas and 40% across Europe. Africa is seeing deadly droughtsacross Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya. Australia, Greece, Sweden, Portugal and the…
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Government must rule out 8 “Dead” Rivers project
Tuesday, November 27: Greenpeace is calling on the Government to rule out what it says is a massive polluting project proposed for Taranaki that will increase dirty energy dependency and…
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Pohokura gas shutdown exposes urgent need for solar
Skyrocketing power prices linked to a shutdown at the offshore Pohokura gas field are just another reminder that we need to fast-track the rollout of solar energy, says Greenpeace.
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Oil companies don’t deserve special treatment – Russel Norman
Greenpeace Executive Director, Dr Russel Norman, says the Government must not cave in to pleas for special treatment by the oil and gas industry by extending drilling permits that are set to expire.
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Greenpeace congratulates Govt for putting oil exploration ban into law
Greenpeace is congratulating the Coalition Government for introducing an amendment to the Crown Minerals Act to bring the ban on new offshore oil and gas permits into law.
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Electricity price gouging shows urgent need for massive solar injection
A new report published by the University of Auckland Business School has revealed that New Zealanders have been ripped off by big electricity generators to the tune of $5.4 billion over seven years.
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Making Oil History: Solar for Everyone
I’m writing to you from on board The Rainbow Warrior. Yesterday, we sailed into Auckland, crossing the beautiful Hauraki Gulf and past Rangitoto, before being welcomed with a pōwhiri from Ngāti Whātua on Princes Wharf.
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A plan to Solarise New Zealand
A plan to install solar and batteries in half a million homes over the next ten years When the Government decided to call time on offshore oil and gas exploration,…