Posts by Jo Douglas
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5 reasons why we need global ocean sanctuaries
The world’s oceans face extreme and growing threats from human activity, from pollution to overfishing and climate change.
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Protecting Aotearoa’s water: The fight against nitrogen pollution
Everyone should be able to trust that the water from their tap is safe to drink. But synthetic nitrogen fertiliser - and the intensive dairying it enables - is causing alarmingly high levels of nitrate contamination in our drinking water, endangering people’s health.
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Polar bears exposed to plastic pollution in their Arctic home
Polar bears - the distinguished ambassadors of the Arctic. The largest bear species in the world, polar bears embody the stunning resilience of nature, gracefully navigating the icy landscapes they call home. Already under threat from rising temperatures and melting ice caps, these magnificent creatures face a new and alarming threat - plastic pollution invading their habitat.
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From Tragedy to Triumph: The unbreakable spirit of Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior
Thirty-eight years ago, a shocking act of violence shook the world and captured global attention: the bombing of the iconic Greenpeace ship, Rainbow Warrior.