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MfE report shows widespread water contamination caused by intensive dairy
A new MfE report released today on the state of New Zealand’s freshwater, highlights widespread impacts of intensive dairying on the environment and people’s health and should spur the Government to act, says Greenpeace Aotearoa.
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Greenpeace returns to Southland and Ashburton for free nitrate water testing in April
Greenpeace will offer free drop-in nitrate water testing to the public at events in Lumsden, Gore and Ashburton in April.
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Is National’s ‘Electrify NZ’ renewable energy policy any good?
After years of nothing but crickets from National on climate change, party leader Christopher Luxon finally launched a policy promising to deal with the greatest existential threat of our time - but is it any good?
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Deep sea mining industry stalks, while government talks
The world is waking up to the significance of the threat from deep sea mining,. but governments have squandered a major opportunity to take action at the 28th Session of…
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Greenpeace welcomes National’s renewable energy policy, but fossil fuel exploration and agriculture remain key concerns
Greenpeace is welcoming the National Party’s new renewable energy policy - ‘Electrify NZ’ - with its focus on increasing renewable electricity generation to replace coal, gas and petrol-fuelled transport.
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Who’s farming the farmers?
What was dairy farming like before Fonterra? Wendy Reid remembers back to what it was like growing up on a mixed dairy, pig, sheep farm.
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The Auckland Council Budget should invest in people and resilience
The Auckland region urgently needs to invest and expand this city’s transition for a safe climate future in a way that is just for all.
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NZ support for climate justice at UN must translate to action at home
An international pathway has been established to connect human rights to climate change action, thanks to a Vanuatu-led resolution passed overnight with unanimous support at the United Nations General Assembly. For NZ, this support must translate to urgent climate action at home.
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With Nash gone, vital Ocean and Fisheries decisions must not fall between cracks
At a crucial moment for ocean protection, Greenpeace is urging the Government to ensure the Oceans and Fisheries portfolio is left in capable hands, to avoid any further delays in protecting the struggling marine environment.
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Deep Sea Mining: a threat to the Pacific Ocean despite recent Global Oceans Treaty win
The vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean is home to an incredible array of marine life and resources that are vital for our planet. However, a dangerous threat looms beneath…
