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Contentious climate case heads to High Court

15 February 2024

An iwi leader's legal action against several corporates promises to be one of New Zealand's most closely watched climate cases, writes Vernon Rive.
Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro launches research centre

14 February 2024

The Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro was the special guest at the launch of University of Auckland research centre Ngā Ara Whetū, the Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society.
Lasers will target pest ravaging honey bees

12 February 2024

Tiny lasers stationed at honey bees’ hives will disable and kill varroa mites in experiments aimed at defeating the parasitic pest.
Greenhouse gas transformed in aid of carbon-free future

7 February 2024

Waste carbon dioxide was repurposed in benchtop experiments at the University of Auckland.
Students collaborate on QS sustainability initiative and boost career skills

26 January 2024

Another group of University of Auckland students has completed the Future17 programme, experiencing real-life ways to solve global sustainability challenges.
Forever chemicals won't wash in outdoor gear

23 January 2024

Opinion: Our 'clean, green' image faces a pivotal moment as OECD members move to restrict the use of forever chemicals in outdoor clothing, says Lokesh Padhye
Climate research takes on greatest threat to Pacific

9 January 2024

Pacific researchers are taking bold steps to better understand the population dynamics of the region’s 13 million peoples – projected to become 20 million by 2050.
Dietary changes could help NZ reach climate targets

4 January 2024

Eating less meat and dairy has the potential to help Aotearoa New Zealand reach its climate goals, say the authors of a new study.
Threat to walking and cycling a threat to health

21 December 2023

Far from being a ‘waste of money’, as Transport Minister Simeon Brown has suggested, walking and cycling projects are some of the ‘best buys’ in health, says Kirsty Wild and Alistair Woodward
Skills bottleneck threatens NZ shift to renewables

21 December 2023

We need skilled migration, more learning on the job, to retrain fossil fuel workers, and increase the number of qualified graduates in relevant fields to make the transition to renewable energy technologies, says Ralph Cooney
Perfect moment to reset tourism in Southeast Asia

19 December 2023

Professor Andreas Neef has led research to support sustainable tourism as visitors return to holiday spots in Southeast Asia.
Microplastics research reveals alarming pollution levels on Auckland beaches

18 December 2023

Microplastic contamination levels were found to be at least 50 times higher than previously reported.

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