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The idea of ‘green growth’ is flawed. We must find ways of using and wasting less energy
As countries explore ways of decarbonising their economies, the mantra of “green growth” risks trapping us in a spiral of failures. Green growth is an oxymoron.
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Free drop-in nitrate water testing
Everyone should be able to trust that their water is clean and safe. But nitrate contamination is a growing problem in parts of New Zealand, thanks to synthetic nitrogen fertiliser…
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A win for people and planet in The People vs Shell
Yesterday was a crushing day for Big Oil.
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Why a Global Ocean Treaty is the best hope for saving our seas
We all rely on the oceans for our survival, but they’re in serious trouble. Luckily there’s a new UN treaty in the works that could transform how our oceans are protected.
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Govt must cut synthetic nitrogen fertiliser after adverse birth outcomes linked to nitrate contamination
Greenpeace says recent research into the link between adverse birth outcomes and nitrate contamination of drinking water should compel the government to take immediate action to cut sources of nitrate…
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Gavin, the silver-suited man, and the Mayfly – a cautionary tale
With apologies to the Brothers Grimm.
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Endangered Species Day is a stark reminder to protect the oceans
On this Endangered Species Day, these dramatic images show what's at stake and why we urgently need to protect our blue planet.
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Budget 2021 delivers nothing but loose change for climate crisis
Today’s Budget announcement offers little more than loose change for tackling the climate crisis. It’s incredibly frustrating to watch this Government continue a slow and incremental approach to dealing with what is a major and urgent crisis. Winning slowly on climate change is the same as losing.
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2020 Greenpeace Annual Impact Report
The end of 2019 marked an intense period of activity for Greenpeace targeting theoffshore exploration activities of Austrian oil company OMV. Along with our allies, weoccupied oil supply ships, we…
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Dr Riley Elliott: Cameras on boats needed now to shine a light on the ocean
As a marine scientist, I have dedicated my life to the study of the ocean. Here's how we help save it.
