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What institutional reform befits the era of the long climate crisis
It is a real privilege to present this years Bruce Jesson memorial lecture.
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5 reasons we’re taking the Norwegian government to court
Norway is a country with a deep connection to nature and the environment. From its snow-capped mountains and ancient forests to its stunning network of fjords, this is a country…
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What are seamounts?
There are enormous mountains under the sea. And these mountains are covered in unique and diverse lifeforms. Here are five things you need to know about seamounts - the mountains of the ocean.
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How (and where) Greenpeace is campaigning for a world beyond oil
The sun is setting on the oil industry. Around the world, people are standing up against the fossil fuel industry and calling for big changes to solve the climate emergency.…
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How climate change influences hurricanes
Over the past few days, we have witnessed the formation of an extreme weather event of unprecedented intensity in the northeastern Atlantic. Why unprecedented? It is the first time that a…
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Why civil disobedience works
History shows that simply explaining the moral injustice of slavery, sexism, ecological devastation, etc. is not enough. A powerful few benefit from injustice. Logical and moral truth does not necessarily…
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How do you start a global environmental movement?
This month the Climate Strikes rang out around the world with millions of people taking part in activities, protests, and marches. Two organisers from Fridays for Future in Sweden – Andreas Magnusson,…
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Imagine a world free from our unhealthy addiction to oil
What if, instead of dishing out billions to overseas oil companies while polluting the atmosphere we depend on to survive, we could run our cars on clean, homegrown energy made right here in New Zealand from our boundless supply of sunshine, wind and water?
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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…