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5 reasons to be hopeful in the fight against deep sea mining
In just a few days, another crucial International Seabed Authority (ISA) meeting will start. From July 15th to August 2nd, world leaders will discuss the future of the deep ocean.
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Stop deep sea mining before it fuels wars
The deep ocean is one of Earth’s last untouched frontiers, but it is under threat from deep sea mining.
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Scorched-earth: making Gaza uninhabitable for generations to come
We are witnessing an unfolding genocide in Gaza that also has dire consequences for ecosystems. It will violate the right of many people to enjoy and live in a healthy environment for generations to come.
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As ocean surfaces acidify, a deep-sea acidic zone is expanding: marine habitats are being squeezed
In the deepest parts of the ocean, below 4,000 metres, the combination of high pressure and low temperature creates conditions that dissolve calcium carbonate, the material marine animals use to make their shells.
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5 reasons the government should slow down on raising speed limits
It is worthwhile considering why the government is increasing speed limits despite extensive research highlighting the benefits of slower speeds – including fuel savings, reduction in injuries and deaths, environmental benefits and community wellbeing.
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Ocean between NZ and Australia brims with life. Needs protection
The vast expanse of ocean between Aotearoa and Australia is brimming with life: home to whales, tropical fish, turtles, abundant corals and seabirds. It needs protection.
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Plastic Free July is a waste of time if the onus is only on consumers
Every year, the Plastic Free July campaign asks us to refuse single-use plastic but Governments, manufacturers and retailers need to get serious about tackling this problem.
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Gaps in reporting of nitrogen fertiliser use on farms leave an incomplete picture of impacts on water quality
NZ’s fresh water is under pressure but an official information request revealed that only 61% of dairy farm operators had reported their synthetic nitrogen use.
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The hypocrisy of the New Zealand Government on climate and mining
The New Zealand Government and its allied mining industry lobby groups are playing a hypocritical game on climate change and mining.
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Most plastics are made from fossil fuels and end up in the ocean, but marine microbes can’t degrade them
Victor Gambarini, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
