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Worsening nitrate contamination adds to Canterbury water woes
Greenpeace is redoubling calls for government action to cut synthetic nitrogen fertiliser following two days of drinking water testing in Canterbury, which confirmed that nitrate contamination in drinking water is…
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Indigenous Amazon village attacked by illegal miners
It is not only the precious lands of Amazon Indigenous Peoples that are under threat. Their homes and their lives are in jeopardy whenever they stand up for their communities…
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Climate policy that relies on a shift to electric cars risks entrenching existing inequities
At the end of this month, the Climate Change Commission will deliver its final advice to government, outlining how New Zealand can reach its climate targets.
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The idea of ‘green growth’ is flawed. We must find ways of using and wasting less energy
As countries explore ways of decarbonising their economies, the mantra of “green growth” risks trapping us in a spiral of failures. Green growth is an oxymoron.
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Free drop-in nitrate water testing
Everyone should be able to trust that their water is clean and safe. But nitrate contamination is a growing problem in parts of New Zealand, thanks to synthetic nitrogen fertiliser…
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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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Why a Global Ocean Treaty is the best hope for saving our seas
We all rely on the oceans for our survival, but they’re in serious trouble. Luckily there’s a new UN treaty in the works that could transform how our oceans are protected.
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Govt must cut synthetic nitrogen fertiliser after adverse birth outcomes linked to nitrate contamination
Greenpeace says recent research into the link between adverse birth outcomes and nitrate contamination of drinking water should compel the government to take immediate action to cut sources of nitrate…
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Gavin, the silver-suited man, and the Mayfly – a cautionary tale
With apologies to the Brothers Grimm.
