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Antarctica’s sea ice hit another low this year – understanding how ocean warming is driving the loss is key
Craig Stevens, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Fast-track approvals advisory group adds insult to injury
The extent of the Luxon Government’s disregard for the environment is becoming clearer by the day.
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A 20-year ‘mega-drought’ in Australia? Research suggests it’s happened before – and we should expect it again
Droughts can have dramatic effects in Australia – decimating agriculture, threatening water resources and devastating the environment. Much of Australia is drought-prone, and the risk is expected to increase as…
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What global deep sea mining negotiations are missing
Solomon Pili Kahoʻohalahala, known as Uncle Sol, is a member of the Greenpeace International delegation at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) meeting in Jamaica, where governments are gathering to decide…
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Introducing the Climate Disinformation Night School
A new online course launching in Aotearoa New Zealand this week takes a deep dive into the world of climate related disinformation.
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Plastic’s role in the triple planetary crisis
The world is facing a triple planetary crisis: climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss — a trifecta of injustice. While these crises have different dimensions that often overlap, one thing…
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Marine protected areas safeguard more than ecology – they bring economic benefits to fisheries and tourism
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been used as a conservation measure for decades, but critics continue to argue that evidence of their economic benefits is weak, particularly with regard to…
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Russell Coutts signs up to the war on nature with SailGP threat to Hector’s dolphin
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but SailGP is just a boat race. Yes it is exciting as the foils slice through the water at up to 100km/h,…
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Alternative proteins and precision fermentation a challenge to NZ meat and dairy sectors
Increased production of alternative proteins showed clear environmental benefits, including lower greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the negative impacts on the meat and dairy sectors, the modelling projected relatively moderate overall economic impacts for New Zealand.
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Fished for their meat and liver oil, many remarkable deep-water sharks and rays now face extinction
The deep ocean, beyond 200 metres of depth, is the largest and one of the most complex environments on the planet. It covers 84% of the world’s ocean area and…
