All articles by Nick Young
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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…
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Seven ways to go plastic free for Plastic Free July
At the start of Plastic Free July, the question on many people’s minds is this: How do I go plastic free? How can I use less plastic? Here are some answers.
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A win for people and planet in The People vs Shell
Yesterday was a crushing day for Big Oil.
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Endangered Species Day is a stark reminder to protect the oceans
On this Endangered Species Day, these dramatic images show what's at stake and why we urgently need to protect our blue planet.