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Marine life is fleeing the equator to cooler waters. History tells us this could trigger a mass extinction event
A recent study has found the ocean around the equator has already become too hot for many species to survive, and that global warming is responsible. When the same thing happened 252 million years ago, 90% of all marine species died.
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Glass Packaging Forum threatens container return scheme
The crucial next step in transforming Aotearoa into a beautiful, circular economy with zero waste is under threat from the Glass Packaging Forum
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Licence to Clear: The Dark Side of Permitting in West Papua
Our new report ‘License to Clear’ urges national and provincial governments in Indonesia to seize a fleeting opportunity to intervene in a vast area slated for deforestation for palm oil…
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Cautious applause from Greenpeace on Government’s coal boiler ban
Greenpeace is welcoming today’s announcement from the Government banning new coal boilers for industrial processing, but remains concerned that New Zealand’s biggest climate polluter – industrial agriculture – has yet…
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Plastic pollution is a climate, health and social justice issue
Achieving systems change requires confronting the entire system.
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Managing retreat: why New Zealand is drafting a new law to enable communities to move away from climate risks
The government’s recently announced overhaul of major environmental legislation will result in a new law focused solely on climate change adaptation.
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Greenpeace confronts Deep Sea Mining industry in Pacific Ocean
Activists onboard the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior are today taking action miles out to sea, against deep sea mining company DeepGreen.
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New GMOs: Danger ahead in genetic engineering gene editing
Why gene editing is not the answer to modern environmental challenges
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Seaspiracy the movie was chilling – but what can I do now?
The Netflix documentary Seaspiracy hit screens last week, taking a deep dive into what’s causing the rapidly declining state of the ocean.
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Why New Zealand should invest in smart rail before green hydrogen to decarbonise transport
Green hydrogen is being touted as an alternative to fossil fuels in New Zealand. The government has invested NZ$8.4 million to explore its potential and $19.9 million in a hydrogen…
