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Plastic pollution in some NZ lakes is comparable to northern hemisphere lakes in highly populated areas, global study finds
The level of microplastic pollution in New Zealand lakes is comparable with those in the US or Europe, despite much lower population densities, according to our global analysis of plastic pollution in freshwater lakes and reservoirs.
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The Pacific is uniting against deep sea mining
Bula vinaka from Suva! I’m currently with the Greenpeace ship the Rainbow Warrior that just arrived in Fiji to hear stories of Pacific voices calling for climate justice.
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National’s transport policy a highway to hell
Greenpeace Aotearoa says the National Party’s transport policy will lock the world into more climate disasters, as the Party signals it will build more highways and scrap public transport infrastructure .
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Barbie vs Oppenheimer: two diametrically opposed universes that remind us of two existential threats
“Barbenheimer” is probably the film event of the year. The simultaneous premieres of two Hollywood blockbusters by two cult directors: Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, a pink fantasy comedy and Christopher Nolan’s…
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Climate Shift: All you need to know!
Climate Shift is a campaign launched by Greenpeace and thirty other climate and social justice organisations. It is a call for all political parties to take urgent action on the climate crisis.
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Don’t stop: Greenpeace collaborates on star-studded cover of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic song
Greenpeace today unveils a star-studded cover of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic single Don’t Stop aiming to inspire a new generation of climate activists.
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Climate activist Rosemary Penwarden found guilty but remains undeterred
Grandmother and climate activist Rosemary Penwarden was today found guilty of two charges brought against her for sending a satirical letter notifying oil industry conference speakers that the 2019 PEPANZ…
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Concerning aspects around deep sea mining
Proponents of mining our deep ocean seafloor justify the need for this hugely destructive process largely by claims that the minerals from the deep are needed for batteries for electric cars.
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Greenpeace applauds move to reduce coal use at Glenbrook Steel Mill
Greenpeace is applauding the government’s announcement that it will invest in a transition away from coal to electricity at Glenbrook Steel Mill. The move would mean 800,000 tonnes of CO2…
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Nitrate contamination history taints Waimate’s best-tasting water award
Greenpeace says Glenavy residents of Waimate District might be galled at the local Council being awarded best drinking water awards when they recently spent weeks on emergency tank water due…
