All articles by Juressa Lee
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Fast track threatens te taiao, democracy and Te Tiriti – it’s time to march
The fast-track bill puts profits over people and Papatūānuku. If passed unopposed, the new law will allow the destruction of the whenua, awa and moana through more mining, dams, roads, drilling and ocean pillaging.
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Offshore wind industry warns against Taranaki seabed mining
A damning briefing paper released by a group of offshore wind developers warns that if Trans Tasman Resources gets the go-ahead to mine the seabed of the South Taranaki Bight,…
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Fast-track approvals advisory group adds insult to injury
The extent of the Luxon Government’s disregard for the environment is becoming clearer by the day.
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Greenpeace slams Government’s fast-track advisory panel announcement
Greenpeace says that today’s announcement of a fast-track advisory group with no discernible environmental expertise adds insult to injury and shows just how little regard the Luxon Government has for…
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Seabed miner quitting EPA hearing highlights danger of Luxon’s fast-track
Greenpeace says wannabe Taranaki seabed miner Trans-Tasman Resources is likely banking on Christopher Luxon’s fast-track process to side-step proper scrutiny of its Taranaki seabed mining proposal by bailing out of…
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The world is watching Taranaki seabed mining hearing
Greenpeace says that the result of the EPA hearing for the Australian miner Trans Tasman Resources’ seabed mining proposal for Taranaki could set a globally significant precedent.
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Deep sea mining scars remain fifty years on
What do you see in this photo? Can you discern the deliberate pattern formed by the grey-blue dots? Can you feel the stillness in this place?
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An indigenous perspective is essential for a strong Global Plastics Treaty
This week, I am in Nairobi as an observer delegate to the third round of negotiations for a Global Plastic Treaty.
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Nordic plastics report: the planet needs higher ambition
A report from the Nordic Council of Ministers on recommendations to address plastic production doesn’t go far enough, according to Greenpeace Aotearoa.
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Global Plastics Treaty draft is out, now the real work must begin
Greenpeace Aotearoa says the zero draft of the Global Plastics Treaty, which was released this week, must ensure indigenous people’s contribution and indigenous-led solutions are in all its elements.