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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,…
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Alternative proteins and precision fermentation a challenge to NZ meat and dairy sectors
Increased production of alternative proteins showed clear environmental benefits, including lower greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the negative impacts on the meat and dairy sectors, the modelling projected relatively moderate overall economic impacts for New Zealand.
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Fished for their meat and liver oil, many remarkable deep-water sharks and rays now face extinction
The deep ocean, beyond 200 metres of depth, is the largest and one of the most complex environments on the planet. It covers 84% of the world’s ocean area and…
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A Journey of Resilience: Taking the climate fight to the International Court of Justice
Noqu mata vuvale has a very special meaning in my Fijian language. It means you have opened the gates and entered our loving home and there is a reason why we have kept this special place for you. You are family.
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VIDEO: Opposition to seabed mining in Aotearoa and the Pacific
The fight to stop seabed and deep sea mining is heating up here in Aotearoa and in the Pacific.
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The Luxon government wants to fast-track approvals of large infrastructure projects, and that’s bad news for NZ’s biodiversity
In the latest move to reform environmental laws in New Zealand, the coalition government has introduced a bill to fast-track consenting processes for projects deemed to be of national or regional significance.
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The dark side of fast fashion
Global fast fashion brands are churning out more clothes than the planet can handle.
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Ocean protection is more than just a career; it’s a way of life
When I was young, my dad always asked me: "What do you want to be when you grow up?". I'd say: "A naturalist guide or a marine biologist". Today, I'm living my dream and hope to continue dedicating the rest of my life to making ocean protection a reality.
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The fast-track approvals bill: what’s the story?
On the 7th March, the Government introduced a new bill to fast-track consents for development projects, allowing corporations to bypass environmental and democratic protections. But what is the new fast-track bill about?
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Greenwashing claims on trial: should NZ ban fossil fuel advertising?
According to independent watchdog Consumer NZ, New Zealand is “rife with greenwashing”, with many companies positioning themselves as “sustainable”. No doubt you’ll have seen such claims on the products in…