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'Hopium': how it's holding back environmentally sound solutions
Biofuels are seen as an environmentally friendly option as countries explore ways of decarbonising their economies. We had a lot of feedback from the interview, including from Dr Mike Joy, who has… Audio
Environmental experts concerned over proposed DOC job cuts
The Department of Conservation is proposing to axe 130 jobs, spanning biodiversity, visitor services, and regional operations. University of Otago lecturer in ecology and former DOC staffer Jo Monks… Audio
Taking on water - marine protection in Aotearoa
New Zealand once led the world in marine protection. Now it looks like we will fail to meet our international promise to protect 30 percent of our ocean estate by 2030. Why is stopping fishing so… Audio
Tourism, flora and fauna at risk under DOC job cuts, groups say
Environment and recreation groups are warning the proposed cuts could have long-term consequences and losses of flora and fauna as well as backcountry huts. Audio
Govt reviewing fresh water farm plans, work underway may be halted
Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard said the current system was too costly and complex, and too broadly applied.
Heading Off: DOC non-great walks opened up for booking
Bookings have been opening for the next season of DoC walks - great and otherwise. To talk about some of these lesser-know gems is Department of Conservation heritage and visitors director Cat Wilson… Audio
Sea lions under threat in new commercial fishing net changes
The Fisheries Minister has scrapped official limits on the number of sea lion deaths through commercial fishing nets. So what will this reduced protection mean for the species? Dr Simon Childerhouse… Audio
Is canola the fuel to keep the country running in an emergency?
As an island nation with a complete dependence on fuel imports, what would happen to us if a global disaster cut off our fuel supply? Professor Nick Wilson of the University of Otago, Wellington has… Audio
Plea for KiwiSaver, major investors to back more 'green' projects
KiwiSaver and other investment fund managers should be doing more to support impact projects, an investor says.
Swiss women win unprecedented climate change case
"We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit," said one of the older Swiss women who won.
Jump in productive land being used for urban development
Fruit and vegetable prices could rise by 58 percent because of of a drop in productive land, Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ research suggests.
Environmental group lodges complaint against Trans Tasman Resources
Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM) has lodged a complaint with Australia's financial services regulator against seabed mining company Trans Tasman Resources after it claimed in a statement two weeks… Audio
Māori & Pacific leaders sign declaration to protect whales
Māori & Pacific leaders sign declaration to protect whales. Audio
Palmerston North rubbish-handlers save recyclables from landfill
At most big events in New Zealand, even if the bins are separated into rubbish and recycling, it all ends up going to landfill. Precycle NZ in Palmerston North is trying to change that. Audio
Students build connections, look for solutions at Beyond COP21 Symposium
The first-ever Beyond COP21 Symposium to be held in Oceania hopes to open young people's minds to the possibility of a more sustainable future.
Shower Thoughts: What's the difference between hand soap and dish soap?
It's all sudsy stuff, it all cleans - so why does dish soap feel so different on our hands than hand soap? Audio
NZ to get its own total solar eclipse
An astronomer was so excited by the prospect of witnessing a total solar eclipse on his doorstep, he bought his house 10 years ago with it in mind. Audio
Latest review should 'put to bed' methane debate, minister says
Analysis - The Climate Change Minister has defended the government's methane review, saying it will put the debate to bed. Experts say the science is already settled.
Lawyers call on MPs to include right to sustainable environment in legislation
Lawyers for Climate Action says no human right can be realised without a healthy environment.
Excitement builds for 2028 total eclipse in NZ
With solar eclipse fever sweeping North America, and astronomers are already looking forward to a total eclipse that due to take place right here in Aotearoa in 2028.
New Zealand will experience its… Audio
