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How thriving oceans can help to defend us against climate change
It’s rare for a day to pass without yet another apocalyptic warning about the future of Planet Earth. Today was no exception, with headlines stating that our oceans are in crisis. They are alarming, but thankfully we have a unique opportunity to help them recover and thrive.
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Some of the best signs from the Global Climate Strike on September 20th
In New Zealand we strike this coming Friday, 27th September. Four million. That’s how many of you turned out last Friday to stand up for our planet and all the…
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Ardern falls short on climate following Greta Thunberg’s UN address
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg has delivered a fiery speech to world leaders at the UN Climate Summit in New York City. Greenpeace says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern must take…
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Wind could be the key to Taranaki’s just transition
A bright yellow colossus is floating idly off the coast of Taranaki. It’s 12 storeys tall and weighs 40,000 tonnes. And, for now, it’s just an eyesore. Malaysian oil company,…
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Fishing industry yarn on Māui dolphin quickly unravelling
The fishing industry has been killing off Māui dolphins for years, and their denials are now putting the entire New Zealand seafood export market at risk.
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Top 3 things you need to know about the climate strike on 27 September
Inspired by school strikers, millions of people will be out on the streets around the world on Friday 20 September to demand action on climate change from their leaders. Here’s…
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15 Things You Didn’t Know About Chernobyl
Early in the morning of April 26, 1986, four reactors exploded at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Ukraine. It caused what the United Nations has called “the greatest environmental disaster…
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Which do you prefer: a whale breeding ground or an oil field?
When I have an important decision to make, I usually write a list of pros and cons. I know this is not unique, but you’d be surprised at the number…
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These 12 car companies are setting the world on fire
The car industry is very good at pretending that they care about the environment and your health and safety. Outside the IAA conference in Frankfurt, activists from Greenpeace Germany show…
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Bigger is not better – how SUVs are killing the climate
The car industry wants you to buy a big car. Even if you don’t buy a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), your options for a ‘small car’ are disappearing as cars…