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The government’s fast-track approvals bill is a race to the bottom
RMA Reform Minister, Chris Bishop, is one of three ministers who will have unprecedented power to approve any development project under the Fast-Track Approvals Bill. He has written to over…
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What if whales took us to court? A move to grant them legal personhood would include the right to sue
In a groundbreaking declaration earlier this month, Indigenous leaders of New Zealand and the Cook Islands signed a treaty, He Whakaputanga Moana, to recognise whales as legal persons.
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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,…