Environment
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Why the race to save these cherished penguins just became more urgent
The hoiho, also known as takaraka or yellow-eyed penguin, holds a special place in Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural identity. Shy…
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Should emissions from coal burned overseas be considered in Australian mine approvals? For the first time, the High Court will decide
Australia’s High Court will today hear its first ever climate case. It could have real implications for fossil fuel producers…
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Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – mesonets can help bridge that gap
Whether you’re planning a weekend hike, deciding what to wear to work or preparing your home for severe storms, the…
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New DNA evidence shows dingoes are almost 90% pure – and fall into eight distinct groups
Dingoes have roamed Australia for at least 3,000 years. These clever canines are the mainland’s only native apex predator on…
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We proved these ‘forever chemicals’ can last longer than three decades
The fresh air, picturesque vistas and pristine bush of the Blue Mountains west of Sydney draw millions of visitors a…
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Future big droughts may be worse than we think – NZ’s past shows why
For an agricultural nation like New Zealand, severe drought is one of the most ominous consequences of a warming planet.…
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A real ‘intergenerational equity’ budget would address our unceasing environmental decline
Last night, Labor unveiled a budget designed to tackle intergenerational equity in Australia through bold tax reform. It comes at…
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Electric transport is no longer niche. This year’s budget shows it’s the future
Last night’s federal budget suggests an important step in Australia’s transition to cleaner energy and electric transport may be underway.…
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Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why
Beginning in July 2026, Detroiters will be paying higher water and sewer bills. That’s because The Great Lakes Water Authority,…
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Changing climate law to prevent civil cases removes a key protection for NZ citizens
The government’s plan to change the law to bar claims for harms from greenhouse gas emissions shuts down New Zealand’s…
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How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect‑eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy
Most Americans tend to think about bats only around Halloween, but the U.S. economy benefits from these furry flying mammals…
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A ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare
Talk of a “super El Niño” developing in 2026 is gaining momentum, with concerns rising that this climate pattern could…
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Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply
The U.S. is in a bizarre situation in 2026: It’s facing a looming energy shortage, yet the Trump administration is…
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Like solar, most of the first home battery subsidies went to the wealthy. We need a fairer approach
Australia is in the grip of a record-breaking battery rush. Last week Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced that more than…
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In an ant colony, the queen isn’t in charge. So who is?
Imagine trying to build a house without a blueprint, find a shortcut through an unfamiliar city without a map, or…
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