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Telstra tells customers it “takes climate action seriously,” but CEO Vicki Brady sits on the board of the Business Council of Australia (BCA) – a lobby group stacked with some of Australia’s biggest polluters.
Telstra tells customers it “takes climate action seriously,” but CEO Vicki Brady sits on the board of the Business Council of Australia (BCA) – a lobby group stacked with some of Australia’s biggest polluters.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Telstra tells customers it “takes climate action seriously,” but CEO Vicki Brady sits on the board of the Business Council of Australia (BCA) – a lobby group stacked with some of Australia’s biggest polluters.
A huge win for people power: 60 countries have now ratified the Global Ocean Treaty, bringing this landmark agreement to life. This will pave the way for high seas marine sanctuaries, giving life the chance to recover and thrive.
A global win: 60 countries ratify the Global Ocean Treaty - Greenpeace Australia Pacific
Big news for our ocean, 60 countries have now ratified the Global Ocean Treaty, meaning we now have enough ratifications to bring this landmark treaty to life, allowing governments to…
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September 23, 2025 at 6:40 AM
A huge win for people power: 60 countries have now ratified the Global Ocean Treaty, bringing this landmark agreement to life. This will pave the way for high seas marine sanctuaries, giving life the chance to recover and thrive.
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By releasing a 2035 emissions target far short of what the best science says is needed to safeguard Australia, the Albanese government has given itself a political & practical problem. There’s only one way out of this mess: 🧵
#auspol
#auspol
September 18, 2025 at 3:28 AM
By releasing a 2035 emissions target far short of what the best science says is needed to safeguard Australia, the Albanese government has given itself a political & practical problem. There’s only one way out of this mess: 🧵
#auspol
#auspol
@albomp.bsky.social’s new 2035 climate target is weak, dangerous, and far short of what’s needed.
Australia owes the Pacific and frontline communities across Australia a plan that is net zero by 2035, and a fast, fair fossil-fuel phase-out.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Australia owes the Pacific and frontline communities across Australia a plan that is net zero by 2035, and a fast, fair fossil-fuel phase-out.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Australia vows to cut emissions 62 to 70 per cent by 2035
Australia will vow to cut its emissions by 62 to 70 per cent by 2035, lifting its sights further as the world strives to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
@albomp.bsky.social’s new 2035 climate target is weak, dangerous, and far short of what’s needed.
Australia owes the Pacific and frontline communities across Australia a plan that is net zero by 2035, and a fast, fair fossil-fuel phase-out.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Australia owes the Pacific and frontline communities across Australia a plan that is net zero by 2035, and a fast, fair fossil-fuel phase-out.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Australia’s first Climate Risk Assessment confirms what many already know: the climate crisis is here. The only way to avoid the worse possible scenario is to demand a phase out of fossil fuels.
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‘Everything we love is at stake’: Climate Risk report lays bare the dire costs of inaction for Australian communities - Greenpeace Australia Pacific
SYDNEY, Monday 15 September 2025 — The National Climate Risk Assessment, released today, lays out the catastrophic impacts to communities and ecosystems across Australia if we fail to reduce climate&h...
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September 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Australia’s first Climate Risk Assessment confirms what many already know: the climate crisis is here. The only way to avoid the worse possible scenario is to demand a phase out of fossil fuels.
www.greenpeace.org.au/news/everyth...
www.greenpeace.org.au/news/everyth...
🚨 BREAKING: @albomp.bsky.social has approved 45 more years of Woodside's dirty gas expansion at the North West Shelf project.
...Risking fragile ecosystems like Scott Reef, and pushing us further away from the 1.5°C limit that Australia committed to.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
...Risking fragile ecosystems like Scott Reef, and pushing us further away from the 1.5°C limit that Australia committed to.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Australia's largest gas project given final approval to operate until 2070
Australia's biggest gas project, Woodside's North West Shelf, has received final approval to extend operations through until 2070.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:50 AM
🚨 BREAKING: @albomp.bsky.social has approved 45 more years of Woodside's dirty gas expansion at the North West Shelf project.
...Risking fragile ecosystems like Scott Reef, and pushing us further away from the 1.5°C limit that Australia committed to.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
...Risking fragile ecosystems like Scott Reef, and pushing us further away from the 1.5°C limit that Australia committed to.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
If they drill, expect a spill. 🔥
Following disturbing allegations multinational oil and gas corporation ConocoPhillips covered up a methane leak at an export hub in Darwin, the fossil fuel giant, which is currently test drilling for gas in the Otway Basin, can’t be trusted to operate in Victoria.
Following disturbing allegations multinational oil and gas corporation ConocoPhillips covered up a methane leak at an export hub in Darwin, the fossil fuel giant, which is currently test drilling for gas in the Otway Basin, can’t be trusted to operate in Victoria.
‘If they drill, expect a spill’: ConocoPhillips can’t be trusted to drill for gas off the Victorian coast - Greenpeace Australia Pacific
MELBOURNE, Monday 1 September 2025 — Following disturbing allegations multinational oil and gas corporation ConocoPhillips covered up a methane leak at an LNG export hub in Darwin, Greenpeace Australia Pacific says the fossil fuel giant, which is currently test drilling for gas in the Otway Basin, can’t be trusted to operate in Victoria.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
If they drill, expect a spill. 🔥
Following disturbing allegations multinational oil and gas corporation ConocoPhillips covered up a methane leak at an export hub in Darwin, the fossil fuel giant, which is currently test drilling for gas in the Otway Basin, can’t be trusted to operate in Victoria.
Following disturbing allegations multinational oil and gas corporation ConocoPhillips covered up a methane leak at an export hub in Darwin, the fossil fuel giant, which is currently test drilling for gas in the Otway Basin, can’t be trusted to operate in Victoria.
Documents seen by the ABC suggest the scale of leaking pollutants from Darwin’s first liquefied natural gas plant could be equivalent to 8,300 new cars on the road every year it is in use. ⚠️🌏
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'Huge' leak from gas plant kept secret from public in 'national scandal'
Documents reveal the scale of carbon pollution leaking from a Darwin LNG tank was like adding 8,300 new cars to the road every year. It is about to be filled again.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Documents seen by the ABC suggest the scale of leaking pollutants from Darwin’s first liquefied natural gas plant could be equivalent to 8,300 new cars on the road every year it is in use. ⚠️🌏
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
🚨 BREAKING: In a win for koalas,
@colessupermarkets.bsky.social has announced that it will only source deforestation-free beef and other commodities by the end of 2025.
...The final major Australian supermarket to commit to going deforestation-free.
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@colessupermarkets.bsky.social has announced that it will only source deforestation-free beef and other commodities by the end of 2025.
...The final major Australian supermarket to commit to going deforestation-free.
www.greenpeace.org.au/news/fight-f...
Down down, deforestation is down! - Greenpeace Australia Pacific
Activists call on Coles to “Take Deforestation off the Shelves” outside their 2024 Annual General Meeting. © Greenpeace / Toby Davidson
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August 26, 2025 at 5:45 AM
🚨 BREAKING: In a win for koalas,
@colessupermarkets.bsky.social has announced that it will only source deforestation-free beef and other commodities by the end of 2025.
...The final major Australian supermarket to commit to going deforestation-free.
www.greenpeace.org.au/news/fight-f...
@colessupermarkets.bsky.social has announced that it will only source deforestation-free beef and other commodities by the end of 2025.
...The final major Australian supermarket to commit to going deforestation-free.
www.greenpeace.org.au/news/fight-f...
Scientists say there is emerging evidence of abrupt and potentially unstoppable changes in the Antarctic environment.
...And the changes are heightening the risk of significant sea level rise and the extinction of species, including emperor penguins.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
...And the changes are heightening the risk of significant sea level rise and the extinction of species, including emperor penguins.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Scientists warn of 'abrupt changes' taking place in Antarctica
Scientists say there is emerging evidence of abrupt and potentially unstoppable changes in the Antarctic environment, heightening the risk of significant sea level rise and the extinction of species.
www.abc.net.au
August 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Scientists say there is emerging evidence of abrupt and potentially unstoppable changes in the Antarctic environment.
...And the changes are heightening the risk of significant sea level rise and the extinction of species, including emperor penguins.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
...And the changes are heightening the risk of significant sea level rise and the extinction of species, including emperor penguins.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
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Tough stories recently about bleaching on the GBR and Ningaloo. This year marks the first time reefs on opposite sides of Australia have both bleached.
How many more wake-up calls before we act? Without urgent emissions cuts, our precious places could be gone forever.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
How many more wake-up calls before we act? Without urgent emissions cuts, our precious places could be gone forever.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
'Hope spot' to 'skeletons': Ningaloo's 'catastrophic' event
In Western Australia, the damage to coral reefs including the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo has eclipsed any previous bleaching events.
www.abc.net.au
August 12, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Tough stories recently about bleaching on the GBR and Ningaloo. This year marks the first time reefs on opposite sides of Australia have both bleached.
How many more wake-up calls before we act? Without urgent emissions cuts, our precious places could be gone forever.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
How many more wake-up calls before we act? Without urgent emissions cuts, our precious places could be gone forever.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
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This month’s ‘With Love’ is a note of thanks to the amazing volunteers who joined Greenpeace in Canberra to fight for our oceans—and a reminder that we all have the power in defending our democracy from vested interests. www.greenpeace.org.au/ceo-newslett...
Love in Canberra - Greenpeace Australia Pacific
When I mentioned to a couple of colleagues that I was planning to write my next letter to you about a recent campaign trip to Canberra, they were hesitant; I…
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August 11, 2025 at 5:20 AM
This month’s ‘With Love’ is a note of thanks to the amazing volunteers who joined Greenpeace in Canberra to fight for our oceans—and a reminder that we all have the power in defending our democracy from vested interests. www.greenpeace.org.au/ceo-newslett...
BREAKING (GOOD) NEWS: The historic Pacific-led campaign to hold countries accountable for the climate damage they have caused has been backed by the world’s highest court overnight. Read more 👇
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World’s highest court delivers historic protections for climate-impacted communities - Greenpeace Australia Pacific
SYDNEY, Thursday, 24 July 2025 – The historic Pacific-led campaign to hold countries accountable for the climate damage they have caused has been backed by the world’s highest court overnight,&h...
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July 23, 2025 at 11:24 PM
BREAKING (GOOD) NEWS: The historic Pacific-led campaign to hold countries accountable for the climate damage they have caused has been backed by the world’s highest court overnight. Read more 👇
www.greenpeace.org.au/news/worlds-...
www.greenpeace.org.au/news/worlds-...
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This month’s ‘With Love,’ marks the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior; and reflects on how, from the depths of grief and anger, was born the unreasonable ambition to take action on an unprecedented scale. Do have a read.
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July 14, 2025 at 6:28 AM
This month’s ‘With Love,’ marks the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior; and reflects on how, from the depths of grief and anger, was born the unreasonable ambition to take action on an unprecedented scale. Do have a read.
www.greenpeace.org.au/ceo-newslett...
www.greenpeace.org.au/ceo-newslett...
On July 10th 1985, the Rainbow Warrior I was bombed and sank in an attempt to silence anti-nuclear protests in the Pacific.
We remember our crew member, photographer and dear friend, Fernando Pereira, who was killed, and the spirit that lives on 40 years later:
You can't sink a rainbow 🌈🕊
We remember our crew member, photographer and dear friend, Fernando Pereira, who was killed, and the spirit that lives on 40 years later:
You can't sink a rainbow 🌈🕊
July 10, 2025 at 5:39 AM
On July 10th 1985, the Rainbow Warrior I was bombed and sank in an attempt to silence anti-nuclear protests in the Pacific.
We remember our crew member, photographer and dear friend, Fernando Pereira, who was killed, and the spirit that lives on 40 years later:
You can't sink a rainbow 🌈🕊
We remember our crew member, photographer and dear friend, Fernando Pereira, who was killed, and the spirit that lives on 40 years later:
You can't sink a rainbow 🌈🕊
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BREAKING
Greenpeace activists confront second “ocean killer”, as other fishing vessels go dark www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
Greenpeace activists confront second “ocean killer”, as other fishing vessels go dark www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
Greenpeace activists confront second “ocean killer” at sea, as vessels turn off AIS
For a second time, Greenpeace Aotearoa activists have confronted a bottom trawler off the East Coast, rebranding it an “ocean killer” in protest at its destructive fishing activities.
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June 30, 2025 at 5:41 AM
BREAKING
Greenpeace activists confront second “ocean killer”, as other fishing vessels go dark www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
Greenpeace activists confront second “ocean killer”, as other fishing vessels go dark www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/pre...
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ICYMI Greenpeace Aotearoa activists from the Rainbow Warrior have confronted a Talley's bottom trawler at sea and painted "ocean killer" on its hull.
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'Ocean killers': Talley's threaten legal action after activists' at-sea bottom trawling protest
Greenpeace demands an end to bottom trawling, calling it destructive.
www.nzherald.co.nz
June 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
ICYMI Greenpeace Aotearoa activists from the Rainbow Warrior have confronted a Talley's bottom trawler at sea and painted "ocean killer" on its hull.
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🚨 BREAKING: Greenpeace activists onboard the Rainbow Warrior have taken decisive action to save nine sharks from deadly longlines in the Tasman Sea.
...Seizing almost 20 kilometres of fishing gear and more than 210 deadly hooks from the ocean.
#ProtectTheOcean
...Seizing almost 20 kilometres of fishing gear and more than 210 deadly hooks from the ocean.
#ProtectTheOcean
June 5, 2025 at 11:14 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Greenpeace activists onboard the Rainbow Warrior have taken decisive action to save nine sharks from deadly longlines in the Tasman Sea.
...Seizing almost 20 kilometres of fishing gear and more than 210 deadly hooks from the ocean.
#ProtectTheOcean
...Seizing almost 20 kilometres of fishing gear and more than 210 deadly hooks from the ocean.
#ProtectTheOcean
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🚨 The Arctic Sunrise has been banned from entering the port of Nice for the UN Ocean Conference, following a peaceful protest against bottom trawling. But nothing can stop our efforts to #ProtectTheOcean. Take action >> act.gp/42st8VS
June 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM
🚨 The Arctic Sunrise has been banned from entering the port of Nice for the UN Ocean Conference, following a peaceful protest against bottom trawling. But nothing can stop our efforts to #ProtectTheOcean. Take action >> act.gp/42st8VS
Oceans are life. 💙🌏
June 2, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Oceans are life. 💙🌏
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Talking points
Key moments from the week, making sense of the times we are in; this week with a focus on Sen Murray Watt’s Woodside North West Shelf (NWS) Decision.
A thread 🧵
Key moments from the week, making sense of the times we are in; this week with a focus on Sen Murray Watt’s Woodside North West Shelf (NWS) Decision.
A thread 🧵
May 30, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Talking points
Key moments from the week, making sense of the times we are in; this week with a focus on Sen Murray Watt’s Woodside North West Shelf (NWS) Decision.
A thread 🧵
Key moments from the week, making sense of the times we are in; this week with a focus on Sen Murray Watt’s Woodside North West Shelf (NWS) Decision.
A thread 🧵
📣 BREAKING: Woodside’s North West Shelf gas extension has been provisionally granted to run until 2070 by Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt.
...Bringing Woodside’s drills a step closer to magnificent Scott Reef, home to threatened species like pygmy blue whales and green sea turtles.
...Bringing Woodside’s drills a step closer to magnificent Scott Reef, home to threatened species like pygmy blue whales and green sea turtles.
May 28, 2025 at 5:42 AM
📣 BREAKING: Woodside’s North West Shelf gas extension has been provisionally granted to run until 2070 by Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt.
...Bringing Woodside’s drills a step closer to magnificent Scott Reef, home to threatened species like pygmy blue whales and green sea turtles.
...Bringing Woodside’s drills a step closer to magnificent Scott Reef, home to threatened species like pygmy blue whales and green sea turtles.
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Greenpeace expresses deep alarm at the catastrophic humanitarian toll of the ongoing Gaza conflict, exacerbated by renewed military action known as Gideons’ Chariots and described by Netenyahu’s cabinet in the language of ethnic cleansing.
Read the full statement on act.gp/4kyYim4
Read the full statement on act.gp/4kyYim4
May 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Greenpeace expresses deep alarm at the catastrophic humanitarian toll of the ongoing Gaza conflict, exacerbated by renewed military action known as Gideons’ Chariots and described by Netenyahu’s cabinet in the language of ethnic cleansing.
Read the full statement on act.gp/4kyYim4
Read the full statement on act.gp/4kyYim4
At least 438,500 blue sharks were caught by longliners across the West & Central Pacific in 2023.
...That’s 48,200 tonnes of bycatch, and if laid nose to tail, would be higher than x110 Mount Everests. 🦈💔
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
...That’s 48,200 tonnes of bycatch, and if laid nose to tail, would be higher than x110 Mount Everests. 🦈💔
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Underwater footage reveals the terrible cost of industrial fishing
Methods such as long lining and bottom trawling are responsible for horrifying levels of bycatch, including nearly half a million threatened blue sharks.
www.smh.com.au
May 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM
At least 438,500 blue sharks were caught by longliners across the West & Central Pacific in 2023.
...That’s 48,200 tonnes of bycatch, and if laid nose to tail, would be higher than x110 Mount Everests. 🦈💔
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
...That’s 48,200 tonnes of bycatch, and if laid nose to tail, would be higher than x110 Mount Everests. 🦈💔
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Hey @albomp.bsky.social have you seen our message for you in today's copy of The Sydney Morning Herald yet? 👀
May 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Hey @albomp.bsky.social have you seen our message for you in today's copy of The Sydney Morning Herald yet? 👀