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Hydrogen-powered planes flying over Aotearoa by 2035, aviation group says
The shift could remove up to 900,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year by 2050.
The great Ireland vs. New Zealand bird-off: Part 1
In a unique and unknowable competition format and scoring system, representatives from each nation will put forward candidate birds to be judged by Our Changing World presenter Claire Concannon. Audio
Gorse in gin - sustainable distillery using the pest plant
Imagine if you could be helping the ecosystem but knowing you've helped in the battle of the gorse all through having an award winning gin? Well you can. Susie speaks to Elemental Distillers co-owner… Audio
Warming waters a concern for kelp forests
New research from Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington shows warming waters are putting our kelp forests in danger. Marine biologist Dr Christopher Cornwall speaks to Susie. Audio
Dr Chandrika Nath: Scientific research in the halls of power and at the poles
Scientific research has taken Dr Chandrika Nath from pole to pole. As a glaciologist she has worked in Lapland and Antarctica, spending 100 days in the latter collecting data samples in extreme… Audio
Some Hawke's Bay residents fighting to stay in their homes
Some Hawke's Bay residents are fighting to stay in their homes that were untouched by floodwaters during Cyclone Gabrielle, yet have been deemed unsafe to live in.
The regional council says it's… Audio
Airbus, Air NZ and others join forces to launch green hydrogen aviation
They say the shift to hydrogen power would remove up to 900,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year by 2050. Audio
NZ ideal place to develop low-emission aviation fuel according to report
Six international companies - including Air New Zealand, Christchurch Airport and Airbus - have banded together to study opportunities for using green hydrogen to fuel aviation.
In a report released… Audio
The great Ireland vs. New Zealand bird-off: Part 1
Welcome to the great Ireland vs New Zealand bird-off. Two islands, a world apart – but which country has the better birds? Two bird nerds champion their nation's birds across four categories in an… Audio
The great Ireland vs. New Zealand bird-off: Part 1
Welcome to the great Ireland vs New Zealand bird-off. Two islands, a world apart – but which country has the better birds? Two bird nerds champion their nation's birds across four categories in an…
AudioControversial waste-to-energy plant consent process now in hands of central govt
Two councils asked Environment Minister David Parker to "call in" the project because of how unique it was - and he's directed the Environmental Protection Authority to take over consenting.
Our Changing World – Feathers will fly: Bird-off part 1
Two islands, a world apart. Ireland vs. New Zealand – which nation has the better birds? Feathers will fly as two bird nerds argue for their treasured birdlife in the inaugural bird-off, judged by… Audio
How Amelia the bluefin tuna is helping to save her species
Journalist Karen Pinchin looks at the science and politics of ocean-travelling tuna and the humans trying to save the species from extinction in her new book, Kings of Their Own Ocean: Tuna… Audio
Parliament's top environment advisor lays down challenge for next PM
Whoever is the next prime minister should follow Jacinda Ardern's lead and take charge of the plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, Simon Upton says.
Watch: National will deliver 10,000 EV chargers by 2030, leader says
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has promised 10,000 electric vehicle charges by 2030 if elected.
Pilot program using flies to make high-protein animal feed
A multinational company has partnered with the Ministry of Primary Industries and researchers from Massey University to pilot a program that uses flies to convert waste from breweries, orchards and… Audio
Kelp forests in danger due to warming seawaters
Warming seawaters are putting Aotearoa's kelp forests and ecosystems in danger of collapse.
That's according to a new study by Victoria University of Wellington. Seaweed ecosystems, like kelp… Audio
Iwi-led scheme removes trees that could topple in future storms
When Cyclone Gabrielle swept across Northland in February, thousands of trees came crashing down onto roads and powerlines, leaving much of the region without power and cut off from the outside world.
…Greens’ James Shaw on National's net zero by 2050 pledge
Staying with climate emissions. National says it's committing to "net zero by 2050" - even though scientists are urging governments to get into action and set climate targets for the next ten years… Audio
Green crosses: farmers call for 'workable' regulations
For about a year now you might've seen green crosses on farm fences around the country. Just like the white crosses that mark a fatal crash, but painted green - they're the sign of a struggling… Audio
