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15 good news stories for the planet from 2021
As a reminder for why we come together, what we hope for, and to warm our hearts for the courage to tackle the big and small issues, are some of the good news stories for the environment from the year.
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Climate Emergency Fund misses the mark on agriculture
Greenpeace Aotearoa says the Government’s announcement today of a mediocre ‘Climate Emergency Response Fund’ makes a start, but is no substitute for action to tackle the country’s biggest polluter, industrial agriculture.
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Three ways the school strikes have revolutionised the climate movement
Last year was the year the future showed up. In September 2019, streets in over 180 countries surged with colour and creativity as more than seven million people, led by…
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Liz Slooten on her three decades studying Māui and Hector’s dolphins
Liz Slooten in a marine mammal expert and Professor at the University of Otago. Here she answers supporters' questions about the nation's favourite dolphin.
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Our rivers at risk
Last week, the Ministry for the Environment released its Our Freshwater 2020 report, detailing the state of Aotearoa’s lakes, rivers and freshwater. And it’s not good.The report shows clearly that…
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Greenpeace and KASM to oppose seabed miner’s bid for Supreme Court appeal
Kiwis Against Seabed Mining and Greenpeace today confirmed they will oppose Trans-Tasman Resources’ application to seek leave from the Supreme Court to appeal the recent Court of Appeal decision quashing…
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Is disposable safer than reusable? Let’s consult the science…
Since the beginning of the pandemic, many shops and fast-food chains have rightly taken steps to limit contamination in their restaurants and stores. In an emergency, they chose to ban…
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Milking the Covid
Certain people, organisations, and whole industries exhibiting behaviour which can only be regarded as self-serving. Businesses seeking to game the pandemic for their political or pecuniary advantage.
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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…
