Environment

EDS releases draft submission on Fast Track Approvals Bill

Environment

1 year ago

EDS releases draft submission on Fast Track Approvals Bill

The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has publicly shared its draft submission on the contentious Fast Track Approvals Bill, highlighting grave concerns about its...

Pham highlighted the importance of SNAs in preserving critical native habitats and acting as sanctuaries for rare and threatened indigenous plants and species.

Environment

1 year ago

Government criticised for undermining wildlife protection in New Zealand

The Green Party's Environment spokesperson, Lan Pham, expressed strong opposition to the government's recent actions regarding Significant Natural Areas (SNAs), describing it as...

NIWA estimates a staggering loss of at least 13 trillion litres of water from New Zealand's glaciers since the late 1970s

Environment

1 year ago

New Zealand's glaciers on the brink of extinction, NIWA warns

A stark warning has been issued by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA) last week following over four decades...

The Royal Albatross Centre, adjacent to the breeding colony, has been single-use-plastic-free for five years and emphasises public education on the issue.

Environment

1 year ago

Albatross chick succumbs to plastic pollution

A ten-day-old toroa/northern royal albatross chick has tragically died at the Pukekura/Taiaroa Head colony in Dunedin after ingesting soft plastic, regurgitated by its parent,...

The findings bring to light the cascading effects of human activities on marine ecosystems, particularly the dramatic consequences of overharvesting sea cucumbers.

Environment

1 year ago

Sea cucumbers emerge as unsung heroes in the fight against coral reef diseases

In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers have underscored the vital role that sea cucumbers play in sustaining coral reef health by...

The study's findings underscore that MPAs are more effective than non-protected areas in preserving fish populations during marine heatwaves.

Environment

1 year ago

Marine protected areas bolster reef fish communities' resilience against climate warming

A study has found that marine protected areas (MPAs) significantly enhance the stability and resilience of reef fish communities amidst the escalating challenges...

Illegal fishing undermines Indonesia's future tuna industry sustainability

Environment

1 year ago

Illegal fishing undermines Indonesia's future tuna industry sustainability

Indonesia's tuna fisheries face severe challenges due to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, threatening the sector's sustainability and the country's economy, according...

The study underscores the urgent need for evidence-based solutions to reverse the continued overexploitation of sharks.

Environment

1 year ago

Shark mortality continues to climb despite regulatory efforts, says study

Despite comprehensive regulatory changes aimed at curbing the decline of shark populations globally, a new study published in Science reveals that shark fishing...