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Woodside is about to start seismic blasting

Greenpeace Australia Pacific has condemned fossil fuel giant Woodside following reports it will begin seismic blasting as soon as today in endangered whale habitat off the Pilbara coast in Western Australia. 

Decision to come on controversial mining lease

A trio of judges will soon deliver a decision over a controversial mining lease that protesters say was made only to block them from a key access road in the Tarkine, where their concerted protest against a proposed tailings dam continues to unfold.

Scientists concerned over impact of Woodside seismic blasting on marine life

Scientists say seismic blasting in gas exploration can have subtle but critical effects on marine life as concerns rise over Woodside's Scarborough gas project in Western Australia's north. Greenpeace senior campaigner Sophie McNeill questioned the approvals given to Woodside by the offshore...

Activists prevented from speaking out about Woodside

Four activists have been hit with violence restraining orders that their lawyer says prevents them from making any public reference to Woodside’s CEO and effectively stops them from speaking out about the company.

Woodside Energy workers prepare to strike

Workers at Woodside Energy have given notice of their intention to strike, throwing Australian gas exports into disarray over conversations of pay and conditions. Hurricane Hilary has made landfall in Mexico and Canada, bringing heavy rains that have been labeled as “catastrophic and...

Woodside legal action against climate protestors “a bit on the nose”

Fossil fuel giant Woodside is threatening legal action against two climate activists after one let off stench gas inside its Perth headquarters. Greenpeace Australia Pacific CEO David Ritter said threatening to sue the activist over the gas prank was “a bit on the nose” considering the threat...

Woodside EPA extension would be a climate disaster

Fossil fuel giant Woodside is one step closer to being granted a 50-year extension for its gas processing facility in the Pilbara after the Western Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) dismissed appeals arguing it should be stopped on climate science and cultural grounds. Greenpeace...

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