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Could a 4 day working week help reduce emissions and our carbon footprint?
As part of New Zealand's Covid recovery, Jacinda Ardern has indicated that a 4 day working week could be on the cards. Could that be a win for the environment too?
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Petroleum industry engaged in ‘predatory delay’ campaign
A three-year study has revealed the New Zealand petroleum industry has been carrying out a concerted lobbying and PR campaign to slow the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy and…
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What’s up with that Umuroa oil ship off Taranaki?
What’s going on here? Who owns the Umuroa? And, if it’s an oil spill risk, how has this been allowed to happen?
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The cities of our post-COVID future if we build back better
Talking to a friend the other day, he mentioned that the biggest satisfaction he had in times of lockdown was to bake a good loaf of bread. He made me…
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How well do you know these endangered species?
How much do you know about our incredible natural world? Here are 12 amazing facts about our endangered animal friends — from brainy and musical whales, to the highly evolved…
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Climate explained: what caused major climate change in the past?
Climate Explained is a collaboration between The Conversation, Stuff and the New Zealand Science Media Centre to answer your questions about climate change.
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How nature nurtures us
Nature has been a source of solace for many during a strange and uncertain time. But post-Covid, we must remember that our wellbeing is, and always has been, inherently linked with that of our planet.
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Case for cameras on boats stronger than ever
If you’re one of the lucky ones who managed to work from home through the Covid-19 pandemic, you’ve probably spent more time than ever on camera.
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How Covid-19 gave a couch cynic back their hope
Covid-19 has brought up thoughts and feelings I thought I wasn’t able to have anymore. About how I have hope again, and how that hope is making it impossible to accept injustices that I sat comfortably with for the past few years.
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Budget 2020: Falling in love with Infra
Infrastructure. If you’d rather snort pepper up your nose and squirt lemon in your eyes than read more about this dreary economic term – you’re probably not the only one.