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Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger named New Zealander of the Year: Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger has been named as the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Te ...
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Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger named New Zealander of the Year
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Melting polar ice is changing the Earth's rotation and affecting how we measure time: Study
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Melting polar ice is changing the Earth's rotation and affecting how we ...
Quick Glance: Earth Spinning Faster: Time Could Lose a Second
  • A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second, changing the future.

  • Melting ice at the poles has delayed the Earth's faster rotation.

  • The study discusses the transition from atomic to astronomical time and technological challenges with leap seconds.

  • Despite difficulties with leap seconds, changes in time management are planned from the 2030s onwards.
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This is why ocean temperatures are breaking all records: Ocean temperatures have risen dramatically worldwide since March 2023. Two unexpected effects are ...
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This is why ocean temperatures are breaking all records
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US Air Force says it conducted successful hypersonic weapon test: The U.S. Air Force said on Tuesday it had conducted a successful test of an air-launched ...
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US Air Force says it conducted successful hypersonic weapon test
Quick Glance: Historic U.S. Hypersonic Weapons Test from Guam
  • The US Air Force confirmed the final planned test launch of a live AGM-183A hypersonic missile from Guam.

  • First test of an ARRW missile or any American hypersonic weapon in the region, signaling towards China.

  • Test outcome provides valuable insights for future hypersonic weapon development amidst ARRW's uncertain future.

  • Air Force aims to utilize test data to enhance advanced hypersonic systems in upcoming projects.
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Watch live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet meeting update: Follow as the Prime Minister faces questions as Labour talks tax and the economy goes into ...
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Watch live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet meeting update
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Premier House report recommends $33m refurbishment for 'dated' building: If big decisions are not made about the building, a "significant piece of our heritage ...
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Premier House report recommends $33m refurbishment for 'dated' building
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Labour urges greyhound racing ban, offers bipartisan support: Labour MP Rachel Boyack has rejected suggestions Labour's internal ructions were what prevented a ...
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Labour urges greyhound racing ban, offers bipartisan support
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'Are these the first steps towards abolishing the ministry?' - Carmel Sepuloni: Opposition MPs and unions are criticising a proposal by New Zealand's Ministry of ...
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'Are these the first steps towards abolishing the ministry?' - Carmel ...
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Prime Minister's Auckland office vandalised for third time in six months: The words "grant the visas" have been painted on the walls of Christopher Luxon's ...
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Prime Minister's Auckland office vandalised for third time in six months
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Rod Oram remembered as 'brave', 'sharp' and a 'true gentleman': A "true gentleman", a top business journalist and a tireless advocate for climate action are some ...
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Rod Oram remembered as 'brave', 'sharp' and a 'true gentleman'
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Luxon’s budget problem is not going away: Every week that passes seems to tighten the fiscal noose for Christopher Luxon and co – a noose, moreover ...
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Luxon’s budget problem is not going away
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Crunch time looms as Air Force 757s costs blow out: The cost of maintaining the Defence Force's ageing Boeing 757s is four times more expensive ...
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Crunch time looms as Air Force 757s costs blow out
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US judge strikes down Biden highway climate rule for states: A U.S. judge in Texas struck down a climate rule adopted by the Biden administration requiring ...
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US judge strikes down Biden highway climate rule for states
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Species protection: A bunch of rare fish: The red handfish is successfully bred
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Species protection: A bunch of rare fish
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"Earth Hour" worldwide: Lights out for the climate: With "Earth Hour" on Saturday, people around the world set an example for more climate protection. In Germany ...
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Scientists fear planetary shift as record ocean heat enters second year: Scientists say the ocean heat could represent a major change to Earth systems that ...
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Scientists fear planetary shift as record ocean heat enters second year
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Snake Steak Could Be a Climate-Friendly Source of Protein: Pythons turn their food into meat pretty efficiently, a study finds, making them an intriguing ...
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Snake Steak Could Be a Climate-Friendly Source of Protein
Quick Glance: Python Meat as an Eco-Friendly Protein Source
  • Researchers explore the efficiency of python meat production as a potential alternative to environmentally damaging cows.

  • Pythons can convert food into meat very efficiently, making them an intriguing option compared to environmentally harmful cows.

  • Pythons could be a solution for protein supply in a growing global population, although further studies on environmental impact and nutritional content are necessary.

  • The acceptance of python meat as a food source, especially in Western cultures, remains uncertain, despite being customary in certain parts of the world.
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Tax cuts: Economist says government should focus on getting back to surplus: The government says it still intends to deliver tax cuts by July ...
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Tax cuts: Economist says government should focus on getting back to ...
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Mercedes is also building new diesel engines: While Volkswagen remains on the electric course and hopes for further tax subsidies, companies such as BMW, Skoda ...
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Mercedes is also building new diesel engines
Quick Glance: Mercedes Develops Diesel and Hybrid Engines
  • Mercedes focuses on customer preferences, developing diesel and hybrid engines to comply with EU7 standards.

  • Despite preparing for the phase-out of combustion engines by 2035, Mercedes plans to continue offering petrol, diesel, and hybrid drives.

  • Mercedes aims to streamline model naming, introducing electric versions under the MB.EA platform while continuing to produce petrol and diesel versions under existing names.

  • The introduction of climate-friendly HVO diesel is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Transport, providing greener options at the pump but at a higher cost.
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Climate diesel HVO 100 - can my car tolerate the fuel?: From April, it will be possible to fill up with the new HVO climate diesel - as a CO2-reduced alternative ...
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Climate diesel HVO 100 - can my car tolerate the fuel?
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Eleven dead, thousands affected as Cyclone Gamane batters Madagascar: Houses washed away and roads destroyed after cyclone hits north of the Indian Ocean island.
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Eleven dead, thousands affected as Cyclone Gamane batters Madagascar
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UN weather agency issues 'red alert' on climate change after record heat, ice-melt increases in 2023
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UN weather agency issues 'red alert' on climate change after record heat ...
Quick Glance: UN Issues Climate Change Warning After Record Heat and Ice Melt
  • The UN weather agency is raising the alarm about climate change, warning that global efforts to reverse the trend have been inadequate.

  • The 1.5-degree limit of the Paris Climate Agreement is at risk as the average temperature from March 2023 to February 2024 exceeded this threshold.

  • In 2023, over 90% of ocean waters experienced heat wave conditions at least once, glaciers lost record amounts of ice, and Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest level.

  • Despite the alarming news, there is a glimmer of hope as renewable energy capacity has significantly increased, and calls for more climate action are growing.
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Fast and loose? Coalition's urgency makes for riskier lawmaking: Analysis - Christopher Luxon's unapologetic response when asked about his government's use of ...
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Fast and loose? Coalition's urgency makes for riskier lawmaking
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What would a city that housed the entire population of the world look like?: Australian architect and multimedia artist Liam Young presents a visionary scheme ...
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What would a city that housed the entire population of the world look ...
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PM Christopher Luxon's tobacco 'talking points' contradicted official advice: The Prime Minister's office circulated 'talking points' on tobacco for his ...
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PM Christopher Luxon's tobacco 'talking points' contradicted official ...
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Audrey Young: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon handles China spy challenge well: OPINION It is difficult to see how Prime Minister Christopher Luxon could have ...
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Audrey Young: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon handles China spy challenge ...
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"Earth Hour": How big is the desire for climate protection?: One hour of lights out for the climate - today is "Earth Hour". Many people around the world are ...
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Quick Glance: Climate Protection and Democracy: Earth Hour 2024
  • Famous landmarks worldwide will turn off their lights for an hour during Earth Hour on Saturday evening.

  • WWF calls for support for climate protection, respect, and democracy.

  • Perceptions of climate protection measures often differ from actual support levels.

  • Experts caution against a distorted perception of climate change that can discourage people from taking action.
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Chevron owns this city's news site. Many stories aren't told: Chevron operates a major refinery in Richmond, Calif. It also owns the city's dominant news site ...
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Chevron owns this city's news site. Many stories aren't told
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Kāinga Ora crackdown: Greens decry ‘politics of punishment’, neighbours celebrate as Government moves on unruly tenants
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Kāinga Ora crackdown: Greens decry ‘politics of punishment’ ...
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Live politics updates: Kāinga Ora crackdown, changes to plug-in charges: Christopher Luxon failed to answer if he would resign, instead saying there were 24 ...
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Live politics updates: Kāinga Ora crackdown, changes to plug-in charges
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Homeowners in these U.S. cities face the greatest threat from climate change: Images of neighborhoods devastated by natural disasters have become commonplace in ...
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Homeowners in these U.S. cities face the greatest threat from climate ...
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Christopher Luxon to speak to Winston Peters over Nazi comments: Luxon says he doesn't agree with the comments, and he's calling on all political leaders to tone ...
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Christopher Luxon to speak to Winston Peters over Nazi comments
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Polar turning point probably in the next decade: The Arctic could be ice-free in the next ten years, at least for a day. It would be the first time in at least ...
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Polar turning point probably in the next decade
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Campaign looks to connect Latinos with Climate Action Plan funds: A new campaign is underway to help Hispanics in battleground states access federal climate ...
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Campaign looks to connect Latinos with Climate Action Plan funds
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Muslim leaders to discuss gun laws changes with Christopher Luxon: The Canterbury Muslim community wants assurances from the Prime Minister that any changes to ...
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Muslim leaders to discuss gun laws changes with Christopher Luxon
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Christopher Luxon defends more funding for Ruapehu ski fields: David Seymour, who previously criticised the "gravy train" of funding, says the coalition is ...
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Christopher Luxon defends more funding for Ruapehu ski fields
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Chorley Council to install five 'living roof' bus shelters: Five ‘living roof’ bus shelters will be introduced across Chorley to boost the borough’s biodiversity ...
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Chorley Council to install five 'living roof' bus shelters
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Animal activists demand greyhound racing shut down after three deaths in a week: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he personally backs a ban ...
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Animal activists demand greyhound racing shut down after three deaths in a ...
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Scientists explore complex pattern of tipping points in the Atlantic's current system
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Scientists explore complex pattern of tipping points in the Atlantic's ...
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Environmental Defense Fund will oppose Trump's candidacy as it aims to spend $20M before election
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Environmental Defense Fund will oppose Trump's candidacy as it aims to ...
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Heat records keep puzzling, alarming scientists in 2024. Here's what to know.: January and February were the warmest on record for the respective months of the ...
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Heat records keep puzzling, alarming scientists in 2024. Here's what to ...
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‘Climate of fear’: UN accuses Russia of abuses in occupied Ukraine: In its first in-depth report on the situation in occupied Ukraine, UN says it found evidence ...
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‘Climate of fear’: UN accuses Russia of abuses in occupied Ukraine
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Global ocean heat has hit a new record every single day for the last year: The world's oceans have now experienced an entire year of unprecedented heat ...
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Global ocean heat has hit a new record every single day for the last year
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‘It’s alarming’: Imam to tell PM of fears about firearms law changes: Al Noor mosque’s imam Gamal Fouda will have a private meeting with Prime Minister ...
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‘It’s alarming’: Imam to tell PM of fears about firearms law changes
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Christopher Luxon speaks to media after mobile breast screening unit launch: The prime minister is in Manukau, south Auckland to launch a mobile breast screening ...
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Christopher Luxon speaks to media after mobile breast screening unit ...
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Lufthansa Group marks one year of ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative: Lufthansa Group marks one year of its ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative with ...
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Lufthansa Group marks one year of ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative
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A coal billionaire is building the world’s biggest clean energy plant and it’s five times the size of Paris
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A coal billionaire is building the world’s biggest clean energy plant and ...
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Federal Constitutional Court: Five important decisions in 2024: Football, voting rights and again and again the AfD: On which important questions the Federal ...
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Federal Constitutional Court: Five important decisions in 2024
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference: The prime minister speaks after Cabinet's meeting, as the government faces backlash over ...
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
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Social media agency's $320k bill for National's campaign advertising: Christopher Luxon fronted quirky social media videos produced by renowned agency Topham ...
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Social media agency's $320k bill for National's campaign advertising
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Who survives climate change: If the Earth's climate changes, many species will become extinct. But certain characteristics actually make organisms more robust - ...
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Who survives climate change
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How a Trump presidency could threaten Biden’s signature climate achievement: Democrats’ sweeping Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has fueled significant progress in ...
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How a Trump presidency could threaten Biden’s signature climate ...