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Why ban single use plastic bottles?
Our planet is facing an unprecedented climate and biodiversity crisis fueled in part by runaway plastic production.
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Carbon markets are a threat to the Amazon
The Amazon rainforest needs real protection from the enormous threats it faces. The standing forest, Indigenous Peoples, and traditional communities in the region are beset by challenges such as the…
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Delay of He Waka Eke Noa means big dairy still the cow in the room
Greenpeace is slating today’s announcement that He Waka Eke Noa has been delayed yet again as adding insult to injury for New Zealanders, who pay the price of climate collapse.
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Six things that keep me grounded and avoid climate anxiety
These are six things that keep me grounded and avoid climate anxiety.
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Govt’s Land Transport Plan a “missed opportunity” – Greenpeace
Greenpeace is labelling the Labour Government's new land transport plan "a missed opportunity" for climate action.
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Fonterra on-farm emissions target futile without enforcement – Greenpeace
As corporate dairy giant Fonterra signals it will soon announce a target to reduce on-farm emissions, Greenpeace warns that without Government regulation and enforcement, this is likely to be industry greenwash.
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Critics of ‘degrowth’ economics say it’s unworkable – but from an ecologist’s perspective, it’s inevitable
Many economists criticising the developing degrowth movement fail to appreciate this critical point of Earth’s biophysical limits. Ecologists on the other hand see the human economy as a subset of the biosphere.
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Montana kids win historic climate lawsuit – here’s why it could set a powerful precedent
Sixteen young Montanans who sued their state over climate change emerged victorious on Aug. 14, 2023, from a first-of-its-kind climate trial.
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Hiringa Energy is harming wind power’s reputation
Wind energy plays a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to cleaner sources of power. When implemented correctly, wind installations benefit local communities and garner their support. But,…
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Creating ‘sponge cities’ to cope with more rainfall needn’t cost billions – but NZ has to start now
Tune into news from about any part of the planet, and there will likely be a headline about extreme weather. While these stories will be specific to the location, they…