All articles by Nick Young
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Motorway expansion Covid fast-track consenting approval slammed by climate campaigners
The Covid fast track consenting panel, set up by the Ardern Government under the Covid 19 Fast-Track Consenting Act, has approved the expansion of State Highway 1, which will see…
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Youth activists sailing to COP26 onboard the Rainbow Warrior ignore warnings from port authorities
Youth strikers from impacted communities onboard the iconic ship demand world leaders ‘stop failing’.
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COP26: Everything you need to know about the UN Climate Summit
COP26 — the 26th UN Climate Summit — is taking place from Sunday, 31st October to Friday, 12th November and represents the world’s next best chance for decisive climate action. …
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Indigenous Peoples are fighting for their rights in Brazil’s capital. Here’s why a win for them is a win for all of us
6,000 Indigenous leaders have gathered in the Brazilian capital of Brasília this week to fight for their lands and lives. Here’s what’s going on, and how you can help.
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How to attract native birds to your garden with planting, bird feeders and care
If you love having birds around the house and in the garden, here’s some things you can do to attract them and provide them with some much needed bird food.
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How to make a reusable covid mask and avoid plastic pollution
Masks can be purchased at supermarkets, but we can also make our own upcycled face masks using items we might already have at home and avoid contributing plastic pollution. (Bonus points if you don’t buy anything new!)
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New IPCC climate report will add pressure on Ardern for stronger action on agriculture
As 2021 shapes up to be yet another year marked by deadly floods, heat waves, devastating wildfires and record droughts, world governments will soon be convening to receive a new…
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10 little-known shark facts for shark week
It's Shark Week, but every week, sharks suffer from different threats. Up to 100 million sharks disappear every year, due to destructive fishing by humans and the impact of climate breakdown. One-third of the world’s known shark species have been listed as “threatened” species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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Quiz: Test your knowledge with our quick plastic quiz!
Test your knowledge with our quick plastic quiz! We’ve all seen the devastating images of pristine beaches covered with plastic waste, of turtles and other marine life killed by ingesting bags, bottles, and other debris. But how much do you know about the plastic problem?
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Greenpeace calls on police to protect peaceful Pūtiki protectors from more violence
In the face of escalating violence upon peaceful protestors on Waiheke, Greenpeace, which supports the Protect Pūtiki campaign, is calling on the New Zealand Police to “ensure the safety of…