What the coming El Niño climate pattern means for NZ in a warming world
After the planet’s 11 hottest years on record, scientists are warning the return of an El Niño climate…
Are we willing to lead by example on fossil fuels? – The Irish Times
Sir, – The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels concluded on Wednesday in Santa Marta, Colombia.…
Climate change increases stroke risk through extreme weather and pollution
The World Stroke Organization is warning that climate change poses an escalating threat to brain health, with extreme…
Climate change is already showing up in the cost of living
In the summer of 2022, a heat wave in Europe drove temperatures to a record-breaking 115 degrees in…
As the weather gets wilder, some marae have to consider relocating
For many marae, recent severe weather events have brought forward the need for urgent adaptation and managed retreat…
Artificial intelligence to support cross-disciplinary climate change research
College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, China Yang Ou & Yong Liu Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Peking…
Protecting wild animals has never been more urgent. But there’s a reason it can be harder than it seems.
This essay is adapted from Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works, by Helen Pearson. Copyright © 2026…
Climate Change Commission warns NZ ETS could fail without reform
The Climate Change Commission said the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is on track to fail without reform. In…
Endangered mountain pygmy possum numbers climb at Secret Creek Sanctuary breeding program
For the past six years, Trevor Evans has seen the number of endangered mountain pygmy possums at his…
Former Treasury boss says Australians left with little to show from commodities boom
Why doesn’t Australia collect more tax revenue on the sale of its natural resources? We are a high-income…
Mystery of Neanderthal Extinction Deepens as Study Finds Climate and Competition Not Sole Causes
Neanderthal extinction resulted from a complex mix of geography, demographics, and regional pressures. Credit: GreekReporter Archive A new…
‘We can’t have octopus all year round’: Why Greek chefs and WWF want people to eat invasive species
Overfishing and destructive fishing methods are putting growing pressure on marine ecosystems, weakening the ocean’s ability to store…