Gold, gas and data – online conference drills into the meanings of mining
Source: Massey University
The Political Ecology Research Centre’s online conference will present diverse international views on mining and extraction industries and impacts.
‘Extraction’ has long been...
First World Albatross Day Celebrated
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The diversity of New Zealand’s albatross and petrel species is being celebrated today, on the inaugural World Albatross Day.
Date: 19 June 2020
New...
Universities – Global study into Young Lives in Seven Cities comes to Ōtautahi
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: University of Canterbury
How can we live well in cities so young people can flourish but not stress the planet? Research teams...
8 films to watch while in Covid coronavirus self-isolation
Source: Greenpeace New Zealand
The self-isolation that many of us are practicing to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging, for many reasons. For those...
COVID-19: Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine a boost for global access, but huge inequality remains
Source: Amnesty International NZ
Responding to news that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca has shown 70% effectiveness in clinical trials, potentially...
Kiwis could hold the clue to COVID-19
Source: ESR
Kiwis involved in two ESR-led influenza studies are stepping up as part of the global research effort to better understand the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two...
Amazonian Indigenous Peoples and COVID-19: ‘We’re not still waiting for help as we know...
Source: Amnesty International NZ
By Nadino Calapucha, COICA
The Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon and across the Americas have centuries of experience facing deadly threats.
For over 500...
