The higher temperatures came with increased rainfall, marine heatwaves, and sea level rise, says a report from the World Meteorological Organisation. Many of these changes impacted NZ, […]
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Landmark climate change case this week – Expert Reaction
The International Court of Justice will be delivering its advisory opinion on what obligations countries have to address the impacts […]
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Treating wastewater to store ocean carbon – Expert Reaction
Treating wastewater with alkaline minerals could soak up over 18 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, new research suggests. […]
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Greenhouse gases are ocean pollution, international court rules – Expert Reaction
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea has ruled that greenhouse gas emissions are a form of marine pollution. The ruling is […]
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The state of our marine environment – Expert Reaction
What are the most pressing issues in our oceans, seas, coastlines, and estuaries? Our Marine Environment 2022, produced by The Ministry […]
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Climate change effects on ocean and ice – Expert Reaction
A new report has highlighted the urgent need to address climate change to protect the world’s oceans and frozen places. […]
Continue readingOcean acidification threatens marine species – In the News
Scientists monitoring New Zealand’s waters for ten years have tracked changes in ocean acidification that pose a threat to marine […]
Continue readingOtago University scientist helps shed light on greatest mass extinction
Extreme volcanic activity and ocean acidification were responsible for the worst mass extinction in history, according to an international research team […]
Continue readingClimate science clear – NZ researchers
In the pages of the Dominion Post, New Zealand climate scientists David Wratt, James Renwick and Andy Reisinger respond to […]
Continue readingNiwa scientist leads call for global approach to oceans
A leading New Zealand oceanographer is one of a team of international scientists warning that so many threats are converging […]
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