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How thriving oceans can help to defend us against climate change
It’s rare for a day to pass without yet another apocalyptic warning about the future of Planet Earth. Today was no exception, with headlines stating that our oceans are in crisis. They are alarming, but thankfully we have a unique opportunity to help them recover and thrive.
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OMV oil rig falls foul of bad wind
The COSL prospector is a near new, supposedly state of the art, oil drilling platform brought here all the way from Norway to start OMV’s oil exploration in Taranaki and the Great South Basin. If it’s already struggling to cope with Taranaki’s windy conditions, people should be very worried about what may happen in the…
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Top 3 things you need to know about the climate strike on 27 September
Inspired by school strikers, millions of people will be out on the streets around the world on Friday 20 September to demand action on climate change from their leaders. Here’s…
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Greenpeace climbers block busiest oil export channel in United States
Baytown, United States — Twenty-two Greenpeace USA climbers have formed a blockade on the Fred Hartman Bridge in Baytown, Texas, United States, shutting down the single largest fossil fuel thoroughfare…
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Govt proposes cap on synthetic fertiliser to help save rivers
Greenpeace is welcoming the release of new measures to protect waterways, but says more needs to be done. The proposals in the Government’s Action for Healthy Waterways document include restrictions on dairy conversions, further farming intensification and the amount of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser farmers can put on fields.
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The terrifying Russian wildfires in pictures
Wondering what an area of forest burning larger than Belgium looks like? Greenpeace Russia has been documenting the wildfires, to show their effect, size and catastrophic impact on all of…
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Govt at risk of capitulating to Dairy over climate pollution
Greenpeace Executive Director, Dr Russel Norman, has reacted with disbelief that the Government’s latest climate proposal includes an option for dairy to voluntarily deal with their emissions over the next six years.
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Announcing the First Ever Global Summit on Human Rights and Climate Change
The People’s Summit on Climate, Rights and Human Survival – the first ever global summit on human rights and climate change – will be hosted by leading civil society groups…
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EV policy has some grunt but needs more drive
Greenpeace says the Government’s proposal to make clean cars more affordable in New Zealand is a good first step, but needs more drive to tackle the climate emergency.
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The crunch question on climate: What can I do?
No wonder we’re confused. Working in climate and environment, you hear this question a lot. On one hand, environmental groups — including Greenpeace — will tell you that every action you…
