Hastings councillor Steve Gibson skips planning session at marae over te reo and faith concerns
“Secondly, the spiritual aspects associated with marae proceedings, including references to beliefs that are not consistent with my…
Environmental health depends on soil sponge: Renowned educator Didi Pershouse kicks off Greening Greenfield’s speakers series
Members of the local environmental group Greening Greenfield (GG) say that “soil sponge” is a vital concept that…
Tariff turmoil hurts farmer, upends 2026 growing season preparations
Farmers from Iowa, Kansas, and Tennessee voiced their frustration with the Trump administration’s trade policy, sharing how tariffs…
Carbon-sucking fungi and ‘forever chemical’ crackdowns: Positive environmental stories from 2026
Published on 19/01/2026 – 7:03 GMT+1 With powerful nations rolling back climate protections and temperatures soaring ever closer…
La princesse Élisabeth a fait ses premiers pas dans la diplomatie européenne
Dans son discours de Noël, le Roi fait l’éloge du bien commun et rappelle l’engagement “ferme et résolu”…
Estonia enters its swift era as 2026 bird of the year announced | News
The Estonian Ornithological Society has chosen the common swift as its bird of the year for 2026. The…
A ‘visible signal’ of climate extremes:. Why unexpected wildflower blooms have sparked concern
Published on 04/01/2026 – 9:00 GMT+1 Hundreds of wildflowers have bloomed this winter, as climate extremes trigger a…
What is biophobia and why is it a challenge for public health and environmental sustainability
New scientific findings warn that biophobia —the fear or aversion to nature— is growing and poses risks to…
DEP highlights 2025 environmental achievements
Special to Lake Okeechobee News TALLAHASSEE — Tuesday, Dec. 31, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Alexis…
The solution to tackling the climate crisis? We need everything – The Irish Times
Having worked on the climate newsbeat for almost a decade, it was easy to notice a recurring trend.…
How clean is green energy? Despite advances, technology still produces CO2, health risks | News
Clean energy — such as solar, wind and batteries — is often considered a zero-emission technology that doesn’t…
Why we can’t afford a year of Labour in-fighting on the environment
And leaning into the green transition that is happening around the world – with astonishing speed in countries…