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Greenpeace amused at negative survey oil industry releases about itself
Greenpeace is calling oil industry efforts to put a positive spin on a just-released public perception survey “desperate and misleading”.
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Climate activists locked on oil supply ship threatened with “draconian” Anadarko Amendment
Wednesday, January 31: Police have warned climate activists currently locked onto an offshore oil exploration support ship in the Port of Taranaki that officials from the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) are travelling from Wellington to charge them under the 'Anadarko Amendment'.
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Environmental heavyweights pen letter to Govt
The country’s largest environmental organisations have sent an open letter to the Government this morning, calling for an end to new fossil fuel expansion.
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New permit issued for oil and gas exploration must be NZ’s last
Greenpeace says today's permit issued by New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals is very disappointing and must be the last if the Government are true to their word on climate change.
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Govt refusal to rule out fossil fuel expansion undermines new Climate Commission
Greenpeace says the Government’s announcement on the formalisation of a Climate Commission is a positive step, but expanding the fossil fuel industry by issuing new fossil fuel permits would undermine the Commission before it even gets started.
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Great news for the Arctic AND the Antarctic!
Today is a great day for oceans at both ends of the earth. Last night, governments from around the world agreed to protect a huge part of the Arctic Ocean against all commercial fishing. Thanks to the millions of you who supported our Save the Arctic campaign.
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Government has the power to stop giant oil ship
Friday, November 24: Greenpeace are criticising a reported statement by the new Minister of Energy, Megan Woods, that the decision about whether to issue a permit for oil exploration is merely an “operational matter”.
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Modern-day villain holds special access card to NZ Parliament
The company partially responsible for one of the worst oil spills in history has unfettered access to the New Zealand Parliament, warns Greenpeace.
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Greenpeace on Speech from the Throne: Bold words now need bold action
Greenpeace is applauding the new Labour-led Government on yesterday’s Speech from the Throne, which focused heavily on the significant challenges New Zealand faces around water quality and climate change.
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Good COP or bad COP: Greenpeace calls on Govt to stand up for the Pacific
Greenpeace is calling on the new Government to stand alongside New Zealand’s Pacific neighbours during the COP23 climate change summit, which kicked off last night.
