Why commercial fishing is still being allowed in ‘protected’ Hauraki Gulf zones
Commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf Photo: Simon Mark-Brown The new Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act is…
Offshore Turbines Are Reaching Their Breaking Point
When Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica last week, it tied with two other hurricanes for the highest landfalling…
What is the Paris climate agreement and why does 1.5C matter?
Mark Poynting and Esme StallardBBC News Climate & Science Getty Images At a conference in Paris in December…
7 “eco-friendly” products that only appeal to the upper class (but do little for the planet)
I’ve noticed something funny about modern “eco-conscious” living. Somewhere along the way, saving the planet turned into a…
World will overshoot 1.5 degree climate goal, UN says
Sao Paulo, Brazil Reuters — The world has failed to meet its main climate change target of limiting…
World on track to dangerous warming as emissions hit record high – UN
By Nick Perry, AFP Planet-warming emissions keep rising, hitting a new record high in 2024, according to a…
EU countries poised to demand weaker climate target if forests fail to absorb CO2 – POLITICO
The bloc’s forest carbon sink is in decline due to climate impacts such as wildfires but also over-harvesting…
Extreme heat is driving up property prices in Spain’s cooler northern regions – new study
In August 2025, Spain suffered its worst heatwave since records began. It reinforced the fact that climate change…
After 10 Years and $10 Trillion, What Did the Paris Agreement Achieve?
The Paris Agreement was a huge deal when it was signed in 2015 at COP21. But after 10…
Kāeo’s private water crisis continues to deepen
A tanker has been stationed near Kāeo’s main road so locals can fill containers with drinking water. Photo:…
Climate change increasingly contributing to home insurance premium hikes, IAG warns
A major insurer is warning Australians to expect rising home insurance premiums, in part due to increasingly frequent…
10 liters daily, no pipes needed — Smart living-room tower captures air moisture and pours pure water
Have you heard about the new device that turns air into water? This tower assembly that can be…