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An ecology reading list for self-isolating environmentalists
The social isolation response to the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in our lifetimes. Perhaps not since the economic depression of the 1930s and World War II has the human family…
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This is our moment: How the Covid crisis could change everything
This is an unprecedented opportunity to re-imagine and rebuild a more caring and resilient Aotearoa New Zealand. Amid the crisis, a small window has cracked open. It’s one of those rare ‘nothing to lose’ moments, and it could change everything.
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8 films to watch in lockdown
The self-isolation that many of us are practicing to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging, for many reasons. For those who are left stuck at home for days or…
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Victory for the ocean: Court rules protecting the environment is bottom line in seabed mining case
The court of appeal has blocked a seabed mine from going ahead in the South Taranaki Bight; the only known foraging ground for New Zealand’s population of blue whales.
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The essentials of life under Coronavirus Covid lockdown
Since 23.59 last Wednesday there’s been a lot of talk about what constitutes an essential service. Is a bakery an essential service? What if it just makes cupcakes? What about…
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Covid shows now is the time to strengthen environmental protections
As the Covid-19 pandemic takes its toll on the New Zealand economy, Greenpeace is pushing back on industry lobbyists and politicians arguing for weakening and delaying environmental protections. The environment…
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Four hopeful books for your Covid reading list
Keep calm and read on. While we’re all in lockdown, what better way to pass the time than by settling down with a good book? There’s no doubt that Coronavirus,…
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We must demand a Green Covid Response – Petition
Health and wellbeing under the Covid 19 Coronavirus pandemic needs our attention right now, but a Green Covid Response could be part of the solution to the climate emergency.
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How the deep ocean is helping in the fight against Covid-19
To fight Covid-19 the World Health Organisation has told all countries: test, test, test. Around the world, doctors are testing thousands of people for the virus every day. But did you know the deep ocean has been in integral in the development of the test to diagnose Covid-19?
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Covid-19: compassion, cooperation, courage, choice
Dear friends, The consequences of the covid-19 pandemic are – and will be – defined by choices. Those choices should be based upon values, not value: compassion, courage and cooperation.…
