Environment

It wasn’t just a tree: why it feels so bad to lose the iconic Sycamore Gap tree

The famous Sycamore Gap tree was felled last week, prompting global expressions of sorrow, anger and horror.

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16 year old arrested after cutting down Robin Hood’s 300 year old tree

A 16-year-old teenager has been arrested after one of the most famous trees in the United Kingdom was found cut down this Thursday. 

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Get Involved: 12 Easy Steps to Create the Perfect Community Garden

They say community is a key component of a long, healthy life. 

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10 kitchen tricks to cut down on food waste

Food wastage is a big problem, with households throwing away tonnes of food every year. But cutting down on food waste doesn’t have to be hard. Often what it takes is just a bit of smart thinking. See our tips and tricks for reducing your food waste at home.

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How ‘Noah’s Arks’ Saved the Critically-Endangered Kākābeak from Cyclone Gabrielle

In a forward-thinking move, conservationists and volunteers in Hawke’s Bay have potentially saved New Zealand’s rarest wild shrub, the kākābeak, from disaster.

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On the Brink of Extinction: The Fatu Hiva Monarch

The Auckland Zoo and Société d’Ornithologie de Polynésie (SOP Manu) have formed an emergency conservation partnership with a critical mission—to save the ‘Critically Endangered’ Fatu Hiva monarch from extinction.

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Vegan diet has just 30% of the environmental impact of a high-meat diet, major study finds

We know that meat has a substantial impact on the planet, and that plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable.

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How to find the Matariki star cluster: best times and locations

On Friday 14 July, Aotearoa marks the second public holiday recognising Matariki, the Māori New Year.

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World Earth Day: How you can make a difference

On World Earth Day we celebrate the beauty of our planet. Learn what you can do to make this world a better place today.

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Nature is in crisis. Here are 10 easy ways you can make a difference

Last month, Sir David Attenborough called on United Kingdom residents to “go wild once per week”. By this, he meant taking actions which help rather than harm the natural world, such as planting wildflowers for bees and eating more plant-based foods.

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A ‘hybrid’ solar eclipse is about to be visible in Australia. Here’s when and where you can see it

On Thursday 20 April, the Ningaloo region of Western Australia will experience a total solar eclipse. Eclipse chasers from around the world are converging on the town of Exmouth in hopes of experiencing the profound awe of standing in the Moon’s shadow as it quickly races by.

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Visitors flock to Bournemouth to see the famous clifftop goats

The seaside town of Bournemouth in the UK is best known for its idyllic beaches and sunny weather. But alongside the herd of beachgoers that flock to the town every summer, another hungrier group have taken to its sandy shores of late.

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Venice canals run dry as Italy faces a drought alert

Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer’s emergency, with the Alps having received less than half of their normal snowfall, according to scientists and environmental groups.

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Fancy some bush tucker with your wonky fruit? The revolution happening in our food system

With the world population heading towards nine billion, we need some clever thinking and revolutionary change to tackle the urgent issues of food supply and food waste. The (food) revolution starts now. 

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A bright green comet, last seen during the Stone Age, will be visible next week

The dazzling sight will pass by the Earth for the first time in 50,000 years. 

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Extinction crisis puts 1 million species on the brink

Nature is in crisis, and it’s only getting worse. As species vanish at a rate not seen in 10 million years, more than 1 million species are currently on the brink.

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How Kings Plant Barn’s eco initiatives help Kiwis achieve their sustainability goals

Auckland’s burgeoning suburb of Stonefields welcomes a groundbreaking new garden centre that is reimagining the plant-buying experience, with sustainability at the heart of its thoughtful design.

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12 awe-inspiring images captured by NASA’s James Webb telescope

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has given the world a new window into the universe, revealing breathtaking images of far-off planets, colliding galaxies and cosmic cliffs.

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Get ready, a spectacular meteor shower is hitting our skies in the next few days

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… not because Christmas is coming, but because it’s time for the Geminid meteor shower – an annual spectacle to bring joy and good cheer to all!

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See the stunning winning images of the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year

For its fifth annual edition, Capture the Atlas celebrates the most remarkable photographs featuring the Northern Lights. 

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Earthshot Prize: Five winners that will help solve major environmental problems

Climate change is one of the greatest threats ever to face humanity. With mounting storms, fires, floods and droughts and the annual disappointment of international negotiations, it’s easy to despair about how bad the future climate will be. But exciting work is being done to find solutions. This is where the Prince of Wales’s Earthshot prize makes a difference.

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Sunflowers: A golden bullseye

Sunflowers are more than just a bright and pretty face.

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An entire Pacific country will upload itself to the metaverse. It’s a desperate plan – with a hidden message

The Pacific nation of Tuvalu is planning to create a version of itself in the metaverse, as a response to the existential threat of rising sea levels.

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A total lunar eclipse is set to dazzle tomorrow – along with some other stellar sights

Tomorrow evening people across Australia and New Zealand will be treated to a total lunar eclipse, weather permitting. It’s an opportunity to not be missed, as the next one won’t be visible from our region until 2025.

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