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Who are today’s climate activists? Dispelling three big myths on Earth Day.

Who are today’s climate activists? Dispelling three big myths on Earth Day.

Apr 22, 2024 | Featured, Ngā Ara Whetū, Politics & Society

By Dana R. Fisher, American University Photo by Katie Rodriguez on Unsplash The purpose of Earth Day is to demonstrate support for environmental protection and be mindful of the ways humanity can help planet earth. As Earth Month got underway this April, climate...
Sustain: How can nature guide our remedies for climate change driven flooding?

Sustain: How can nature guide our remedies for climate change driven flooding?

Apr 3, 2024 | Featured, Ngā Ara Whetū, Science & Technology

Flooded. Photo by Peter Castleton, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Sustain is a podcast brought to you by Ngā Ara Whetū: Centre for Climate, Biodiversity, and Society. As the climate crisis continues, flooding has become an increasingly serious problem, causing death and...
Seizing Russian state assets to rebuild Ukraine: Will it prolong the war, or end it?

Seizing Russian state assets to rebuild Ukraine: Will it prolong the war, or end it?

Dec 20, 2023 | Featured, Politics & Society

Words by Jon Unruh, McGill University and Geoffrey Goodell, UCL Photo by Anton Maksimov 5642.su on Unsplash     International momentum is growing to seize Russian state assets, including central bank reserves, to pay for rebuilding a post-war Ukraine instead...
Gaza war: How did Qatar become a leading mediator in the Middle East?

Gaza war: How did Qatar become a leading mediator in the Middle East?

Dec 19, 2023 | Featured, Politics & Society

Words by Vassilis K. Fouskas, University of East London Photo by Florian Wehde on Unsplash   During the temporary ceasefire negotiated between Israel and Hamas with the mediation of the Qatar government, 81 hostages were released in return for the freeing of 180...
Can the Pandemic Be Blamed for the Surge in Violence Against Women in India?

Can the Pandemic Be Blamed for the Surge in Violence Against Women in India?

Dec 18, 2023 | Featured, Politics & Society

Punita Chowbey, Sheffield Hallam University Photo by Ibrahim Rifath on Unsplash   In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United Nations (UN) identified what it called a “shadow pandemic” of domestic violence against women. The UN includes in its definition of...
Is Private Investment the Solution to New Zealand’s Social Service Challenges?

Is Private Investment the Solution to New Zealand’s Social Service Challenges?

Dec 14, 2023 | Featured, Politics & Society

Tom Baker, University of Auckland It was scarcely mentioned during the election campaign, but we will undoubtedly be hearing more about “social investment”. As the National Party’s election platform stated, it will be the “organising framework” for funding and...
Is the Ocean the Key to New Zealand’s Climate Change Battle?

Is the Ocean the Key to New Zealand’s Climate Change Battle?

Dec 13, 2023 | Featured, Science & Technology

Rebecca J McLeod, University of Otago and Cliff Law, University of Otago Photo by Matt Hardy on Unsplash   Climate change might not be high on its immediate agenda, but New Zealand’s new government does have one potentially significant and innovative policy....
Should NZ rethink its stance on Japan’s nuclear wastewater?

Should NZ rethink its stance on Japan’s nuclear wastewater?

Dec 12, 2023 | Featured, Politics & Society

Words by Karly Burch, the University of Auckland Photo by Mick Truyts on Unsplash   Japan’s decision to release its nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean goes against hard-fought international laws and norms regarding the ocean dumping of nuclear waste,...
How can Australians learn to live better with fire? Lessons for the World.

How can Australians learn to live better with fire? Lessons for the World.

Dec 8, 2023 | Featured, Science & Technology

By Suzannah Lyons and James Goldie, 360info in Melbourne Photo by Peter Yost on Unsplash   Bushfires may be worsening, but we aren’t powerless to reduce their impacts. Everything from our homes to our words can play a role. As Australians begin the first El...
Is Uber-style surge pricing the answer to Auckland’s congestion nightmare?

Is Uber-style surge pricing the answer to Auckland’s congestion nightmare?

Dec 5, 2023 | Business & Economics, Featured

Words by Tim Hazledine Photo by Marcela Vitória on Unsplash   Uber-style surge pricing, adjusted in real-time according to road speeds and conditions, would be a good way to tackle congestion, writes Tim Hazledine. If you’re considering driving your car...
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