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David Ritter is the CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific.

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An Australia of two stories

Opinion

David Ritter, Wednesday, 15th March 2023 - There is a fundamental contrast, reflects Greenpeace CEO David Ritter, between the attitudes and choices of those who profit from accelerating climate destruction and those who are dealing with the consequences.

AGL is the new Kodak

Opinion

David Ritter, Monday, 6th June 2022 - Executives preaching business as usual need to pay attention. AGL is what will happen to any business that relies on fossil fuels and fails to get out in time, writes David Ritter, chief executive officer of Greenpeace Australia Pacific.

When does it become reasonable to say that a particular government favours corruption?

Opinion

David Ritter, Monday, 2nd May 2022 - The Morrison government’s apparent abandonment of its promised federal ICAC reflects a deeper “wrecking crew” approach.

AGL must come clean and close coal-powered stations by 2030

Opinion

David Ritter, Thursday, 7th April 2022 - AGL’s demerger is all about appearances – it does nothing for the environment and short-changes shareholders, argues Greenpeace Australia Pacific CEO David Ritter.

An emergency warning for humanity

Opinion

David Ritter, Wednesday, 2nd March 2022 - It is impossible not to absorb the latest findings from the IPCC without feeling an incredible weight of sadness. The solace is that we know the causes of the emergency and there is an escape plan, writes David Ritter.

Shining a light on the cleanest (and dirtiest) power

Opinion

David Ritter, Tuesday, 8th February 2022 - Greenpeace’s Green Electricity Guide is designed to enable every Australian to quickly select a cleaner electricity provider. But its real power, says David Ritter, is to put pressure on the worst climate polluters who feature in the bottom of the rankings.

In whose interest is Morrison acting?

Opinion

David Ritter, Wednesday, 3rd November 2021 - By undermining global climate talks, the prime minister is acting in defiance of the will of the Australian people, argues David Ritter, CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific.

‘2050 is far too late to secure a safer future for our kids’

Opinion

David Ritter, Monday, 11th October 2021 - The time for excuses has passed, writes David Ritter, chief executive officer of Greenpeace Australia Pacific, who says the federal government must take decisive action to cut emissions this decade.

Company directors face crucial considerations on climate

Opinion

David Ritter, Tuesday, 7th September 2021 - As an 18-year-old school striker vies for a place on AGL’s board, David Ritter reflects on the responsibilities that fall to board directors when it comes to the climate crisis and why they need to do more than just look to their peers.

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David Ritter is the CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific.

Articles:

When does it become reasonable to say that a particular government favours corruption?

In whose interest is Morrison acting?

‘2050 is far too late to secure a safer future for our kids’

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