Is time running out for our coral reefs?
By Christopher Cornwall, Chris Perry, Guillermo Diaz-Pulido, Steeve Comeau & Verena Schoepf New research is suggesting the outlook for coral reefs remains grim unless we cut emissions fast. The twin stress factors of ocean warming and acidification increasingly...
Will New Zealand’s climate change efforts remain unfinished business?
By David Hall Without the right financial strategies, New Zealand’s climate change efforts will remain unfinished business. When it comes to climate change, money talks. Climate finance is critical for enabling a low-emissions transition. This involves...
Was Phar Lap killed by gangsters? New research shows which conspiracies people believe in and why
By Matthew Marques, James McLennan, John Kerr, Matthew Ling & Matt Williams Research suggests avoiding ridicule, showing empathy, affirming critical thinking and appealing to trusted message sources can help when talking to someone who believes in conspiracy...
Can better democracy lead to better freshwater in Aotearoa?
By Maria Armoudian & Nicolas Pirsoul If we want to improve NZ’s freshwater quality, first we need to improve the quality of our democracy. Since the fatal Havelock North campylobacter outbreak in 2016, freshwater quality has rightfully been a major political issue...
Why is marine life fleeing the equator?
By Anthony Richardson, Chhaya Chaudhary, David Schoeman & Mark John Costello Marine life is fleeing the equator to cooler waters. History tells us this could trigger a mass extinction event. The tropical water at the equator is renowned for having the richest...
How environmentally friendly is cryptocurrency?
By Peter Howson Bitcoin isn’t getting greener: four environmental myths about cryptocurrency debunked. The price of bitcoin has reached US$50,000 (£36,095) – another all-time high. It’s hard to believe that 10,000 bitcoin would only buy a couple of pizzas ten years...
What has prevented an end to the Syrian war?
By Hanlie Booysen Ten years on from the Syrian uprising, what has prevented an end to the tragedy? Ten years ago this month, Syrians took to the streets to call for political reform and social dignity. The success with which earlier protest movements in Tunisia and...
Why are sea levels rising fastest in big cities?
By Sally Brown & Robert James Nicholls Increased urbanisation especially in deltas areas and the demand for freshwater means subsidence will remain a pressing issue in the coming decades. It is well known that climate-induced sea level rise is a major threat. What...
How is climate change impacting New Zealand’s biodiversity?
By Cate Macinnis-Ng & Angus Mcintosh Many New Zealand species are already at risk because of predators and habitat loss. Climate change makes things worse. Islands are biodiversity hotspots. They are home to 20% of the world’s plants and animals yet cover only 5%...Subscribe by Email
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