Environment

The increase in renewables' share, driven largely by China’s substantial contributions to solar and wind sectors, has significantly reduced the carbon intensity of global power generation.

Environment

7 months ago

Global renewables reach new milestone, generating 30% of electricity in 2023

2023 marked a significant turning point in global electricity production, with renewable energy sources—principally solar and wind—contributing an unprecedented 30% to the global electricity...

Black coral on Tokomaru shelf reef seen during the October RV Tangaroa voyage and captured by NIWA's underwater camera system. (Photo: NIWA)

Environment

7 months ago

Detailed NIWA study reveals impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on New Zealand's marine ecosystems

A comprehensive study conducted by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) for Fisheries New Zealand has mapped the extensive impacts...

Antipodes Island coastline from the water. (Photo: Leon Berard, DOC)

Environment

7 months ago

New Zealand completes its largest subantarctic marine research season

New Zealand's Department of Conservation (DOC) has successfully concluded what is described as the largest marine field season in the subantarctic region, involving extensive...

The study revealed a disturbing trend where 50% of the plastic items found were unbranded, complicating efforts to hold specific companies accountable.

Environment

7 months ago

Study links top global brands directly to increasing plastic pollution

In a groundbreaking study published on April 24 researchers have exposed the significant role major global brands play in contributing to plastic pollution....

Hydrogen energy is earmarked to play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions across several industries, notably in fertiliser and methanol production, and potentially in steel production as well.

Environment

7 months ago

New Zealand launches first hydrogen refuelling station network

New Zealand's Energy Minister, Simeon Brown, on Tuesday heralded the launch of the country's inaugural network of hydrogen refuelling stations located in Wiri, a...

Environment

7 months ago

Environmental concerns at the forefront as New Zealand debates significant RMA reforms

The New Zealand government's announcement of forthcoming amendments to the Resource Management Act (RMA), aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and fostering economic development, has...

Crisis Underwater: The Global Coral Bleaching Event of 2023

Environment

7 months ago

Crisis Underwater: The Global Coral Bleaching Event of 2023

This three-panel image shows a boulder star coral in St. Croix, USVI, as it shifted from healthy (May 2023), to bleached (October 2023), to recovered (March 2024), following extreme marine heat stress throughout the Caribbean basin in 2023. (Image credit: NOAA)

Environment

7 months ago

Global coral bleaching hits unprecedented levels, NOAA reports

Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have confirmed that the world is currently facing the fourth global coral bleaching event...