Breadcrumbs List.
Sustainable impact
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Urban designer Zoë Avery’s vision for cities
2 May 2024
To help address the ‘polycrisis’ of climate change, biodiversity collapse and energy consumption, our cities need to be greener, healthier and more sustainable. Urban designer Zoë Avery is leading the charge.
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How a landmark climate victory in Europe could affect NZ
29 April 2024
Analysis: Swiss women won a landmark case against their government's climate strategy. Vernon Rive examines the implications for climate justice in Aotearoa.
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New Zealand's drinking water safe from harmful ‘forever chemicals’
24 April 2024
New research shows low levels of PFAS in New Zealand’s drinking water – but caution is urged.
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Lecturer named environmental `champion' on Earth Day
22 April 2024
Dr Rebecca Gladstone-Gallagher and colleagues have looked at ways to live within the planet's ecological boundaries.
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Transport planning has gone off the rails
19 April 2024
Opinion: Whatever political party is in power, we have a problem developing realistic projects in this country says Timothy Welch
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Key sectors stymie emission reduction efforts - study
10 April 2024
The impact of Aotearoa’s main tool in the fight against climate change could be heightened if five sectors were better regulated, according to a new study.
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How to avoid a billion climate deaths
2 April 2024
Opinion: Scientists have predicted a billion climate deaths over the coming century – but cutting out or back on fossil fuels and shifting to renewable energy could give our children a future, says Ralph Cooney
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Hacking planet Earth will not save us from ourselves
27 March 2024
Opinion: A number of geoengineering methods have been proposed as a way to cool our warming planet, but such technologies are likely to create problems in another part of the planet, says Kevin Trenberth.
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Can a circular economy approach stem the streams of plastic waste?
12 March 2024
A team of researchers are bringing innovative engineering, business nous and design thinking together to stem the endless streams of plastic waste.
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University to operate methane tracking satellite
4 March 2024
The new mission control centre will provide hands-on experience to a new generation of space engineers and scientists.
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Lovable new home celebrated at alumni event
4 March 2024
The new home of education, social work, social sciences and dance hosted alumni on City Campus for a special Valentine's Day event to celebrate the beautiful space.
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Help for neurodiverse learners on campus
1 March 2024
It's an exciting time of the year for thousands of students. But some may face hurdles to learning. Help is on hand.