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Chris Luxon says the media didn’t innovate. In two crucial cases, it just wasn’t allowed.
thespinoff.co.nz/media/25-03-2024/chris-luxon-says-the-media-didnt-innovate-in-two-crucial-cases-it-just-wasnt-allowed
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 ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512850/climate-scientist-dr-jim-salinger-named-new-zealander-of-the-year
A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That's a first for US cities
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New Zealand PM Chris Luxon Invited to Visit China Amid Aukus Tensions: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been invited to visit China as Beijing ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/new-zealand-s-luxon-invited-to-visit-china-amid-aukus-tensions
Melting polar ice is changing the Earth's rotation and affecting how we measure time: Study
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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.
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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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 ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-air-force-says-it-conducted-successful-hypersonic-weapon-test-2024-03-19/
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.
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 ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512625/watch-live-christopher-luxon-holds-post-cabinet-meeting-update
Premier House report recommends $33m refurbishment for 'dated' building: If big decisions are not made about the building, a "significant piece of our heritage ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512932/premier-house-report-recommends-33m-refurbishment-for-dated-building
Labour urges greyhound racing ban, offers bipartisan support: Labour MP Rachel Boyack has rejected suggestions Labour's internal ructions were what prevented a ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512903/labour-urges-greyhound-racing-ban-offers-bipartisan-support
Biden Administration Restores Protections Under the Endangered Species Act: The rules give federal officials more leeway to protect species in a changing climate ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/climate/endangered-species-rules-regulations.html
Quick Glance: Biden reinstates protections for threatened species
- The Biden administration restored rules on Thursday to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back under former President Donald Trump.
- The new rules include protections for species newly classified as threatened without considering economic impacts.
- The proposed rules faced significant opposition from Republicans who argued that Biden's administration favored conservation over development.
- Industry groups have long seen the 1973 Endangered Species Act as an impediment, leading to weaken environmental safeguards under the Trump administration.
'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 ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/512949/are-these-the-first-steps-towards-abolishing-the-ministry-carmel-sepuloni
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 ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512474/prime-minister-s-auckland-office-vandalised-for-third-time-in-six-months
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 ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512215/rod-oram-remembered-as-brave-sharp-and-a-true-gentleman
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 ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-03-2024/luxons-budget-problem-is-not-going-away
PM Christopher Luxon outlines Government plan for next 100 days, blames recession on Labour
nzherald.co.nz/nz/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-outlines-plan-for-next-100-days/PWULUWKEKZDEFMHSQ3P7YI3DBE/
Indian Navy frees ship hijacked by Somali pirates : Gang that seized bulk carrier in December forced to surrender after operation in Indian Ocean
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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 ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/12/crunch-time-looms-for-costly-defence-force-757s/
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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 ...
reuters.com/legal/us-judge-strikes-down-biden-highway-climate-rule-states-2024-03-28/
Species protection: A bunch of rare fish: The red handfish is successfully bred
spektrum.de/alias/bilder-der-woche/artenschutz-ein-haufen-seltener-fische/2211820
"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 ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/klimaschutz-earth-hour-aktion-weltweit-100.html
Chlöe Swarbrick asks first question of PM as Greens co-leader; Parliament honours Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/parliament-to-honour-dame-kiri-te-kanawa-ahead-of-question-time/3JIJQWMG5RF7FISVWLMZVDPYEA/
PM Christopher Luxon argues renters will be 'grateful' for interest deductibility change
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511596/pm-christopher-luxon-argues-renters-will-be-grateful-for-interest-deductibility-change
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 ...
washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/03/20/record-ocean-heat-climate/
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 ...
scientificamerican.com/article/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.
Tax cuts: Economist says government should focus on getting back to surplus: The government says it still intends to deliver tax cuts by July ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512048/tax-cuts-economist-says-government-should-focus-on-getting-back-to-surplus
Baltimore bridge collapse halts coal shipments: Coal exports from the busy U.S. port of Baltimore have been disrupted following the collapse of a bridge that was ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/baltimore-bridge-collapse-halts-coal-shipments-2024-03-26/
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 ...
focus.de/auto/neuheiten/oberemittelklasse/dieselhybrid-verkauft-sich-gut-kunde-entscheidet-was-er-moechte-mercedes-baut-auch-neue-dieselmotoren_id_259764381.html
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.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon unable to assure promised Budget surplus amid tax cuts
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511461/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-unable-to-assure-promised-budget-surplus-amid-tax-cuts
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 ...
focus.de/auto/news/hvo-100-sauberer-als-ein-tesla-kann-mein-auto-den-neuen-klima-sprit-tanken_id_259777393.html
New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon intends visit to China: New Zealand’s prime minister Christopher Luxon intends to travel to China in the coming months following ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-prime-minister-luxon-intends-visit-china-2024-03-18/
Eleven dead, thousands affected as Cyclone Gamane batters Madagascar: Houses washed away and roads destroyed after cyclone hits north of the Indian Ocean island.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/eleven-dead-thousands-affected-as-cyclone-gamane-batters-madagascar
Government goes into damage control on disability funding - but restrictions to allowances still stand
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/government-goes-into-damage-control-on-disability-funding-but-restrictions-to-allowances-still-stand/EK3HV3SZDRC6FAMM3ZX2GXWVJ4/
UN weather agency issues 'red alert' on climate change after record heat, ice-melt increases in 2023
9news.com.au/world/global-warming-climate-change-worlds-hottest-year-was-2023-un-red-alert-report-reveals/afb72b6a-bc84-4064-9404-1e513c90a817
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.
Fast and loose? Coalition's urgency makes for riskier lawmaking: Analysis - Christopher Luxon's unapologetic response when asked about his government's use of ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511501/fast-and-loose-coalition-s-urgency-makes-for-riskier-lawmaking
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 ...
theage.com.au/culture/art-and-design/what-would-a-city-that-housed-the-entire-population-of-the-world-look-like-20230925-p5e7dp.html
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Auckland office vandalised for third time in six months
nzherald.co.nz/nz/prime-minister-christopher-luxons-auckland-office-vandalised-for-third-time-in-six-months/5FIHKI4AVZBTXLLOSBOEWX2LKE/
PM Christopher Luxon's tobacco 'talking points' contradicted official advice: The Prime Minister's office circulated 'talking points' on tobacco for his ...
rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/512253/pm-christopher-luxon-s-tobacco-talking-points-contradicted-official-advice
Audrey Young: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon handles China spy challenge well: OPINION It is difficult to see how Prime Minister Christopher Luxon could have ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/audrey-young-prime-minister-christopher-luxon-handles-china-spy-challenge-well/R5BHEJLGSJF3BK5XM3HTCDAZIY/
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PM Christopher Luxon faces Question Time amid Chinese spying claims, Budget lead-up
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/pm-christopher-luxon-faces-question-time-amid-chinese-spying-claims-budget-lead-up/BQP6C2NLFJDNXFO2OAZEAVPE4U/
India has millions of dairy farmers. It's creating a methane problem that's tricky to solve
apnews.com/article/methane-emissions-dairy-farming-climate-change-india-global-warming-agriculture-5aa77866e27f6d94e14e4e394e0b7201
"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 ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/klimaschutz-earth-hour-2024-licht-aus-aktion-100.html
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.
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 ...
npr.org/2024/03/28/1239650727/chevron-fossil-fuel-richmond-standard-california-news
Former Neighbours star sends UK into a spin: OPINION
news.com.au/entertainment/tv/current-affairs/losing-its-mind-uk-goes-wild-for-holly-valance/news-story/0d243162aec50d69103d06c64ffe2db5
Saving Seals From a Sea of Plastic and Marine Garbage: Ocean Conservation Namibia is disentangling a record number of seals, while broadcasting the perils of ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/climate/ocean-conservation-naimbia-baby-seals.html
Kāinga Ora crackdown: Greens decry ‘politics of punishment’, neighbours celebrate as Government moves on unruly tenants
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/greens-decry-politics-of-punishment-as-govt-advances-crackdown-on-unruly-kainga-ora-tenants/ZKRBGX3ZWNCNXBPHF2TRSMEUIU/
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 ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512073/live-politics-updates-kainga-ora-crackdown-changes-to-plug-in-charges
Homeowners in these U.S. cities face the greatest threat from climate change: Images of neighborhoods devastated by natural disasters have become commonplace in ...
thehill.com/homenews/4540184-homeowners-in-these-u-s-cities-face-the-greatest-threat-from-climate-change/
Political Roundup: Scoring 4.6 out of 10, the new Government is struggling in the polls
nzherald.co.nz/nz/political-roundup-scoring-46-out-of-10-the-new-government-is-struggling-in-the-polls/EGCYAIJE6ZEP5NRSDD34AOS5YI/
Willie Jackson: Winston Peters reverts to ‘gutter politics’ to deflect more pressing issues
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/willie-jackson-winston-peters-reverts-to-gutter-politics-to-deflect-more-pressing-issues/VCS467IBYBGZTEZQVWGHYIWYHM/
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 ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512056/christopher-luxon-to-speak-to-winston-peters-over-nazi-comments
Watch live: Opposition leaders set to take on PM Christopher Luxon in Question Time
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/watch-live-opposition-leaders-set-to-take-on-pm-christopher-luxon-in-question-time/XAHJYRURHBC5FFZS6IFKEC4FTI/
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 ...
spektrum.de/news/eisfreie-arktis-polare-zeitenwende-schon-im-naechsten-jahrzehnt/2210463
Campaign looks to connect Latinos with Climate Action Plan funds: A new campaign is underway to help Hispanics in battleground states access federal climate ...
thehill.com/latino/4546933-campaign-latinos-climate-action-plan/
Muslim leaders to discuss gun laws changes with Christopher Luxon: The Canterbury Muslim community wants assurances from the Prime Minister that any changes to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511443/muslim-leaders-to-discuss-gun-laws-changes-with-christopher-luxon
Christopher Luxon defends more funding for Ruapehu ski fields: David Seymour, who previously criticised the "gravy train" of funding, says the coalition is ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511685/christopher-luxon-defends-more-funding-for-ruapehu-ski-fields
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 ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24204375.chorley-council-install-five-living-roof-bus-shelters/
Animal activists demand greyhound racing shut down after three deaths in a week: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he personally backs a ban ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512596/animal-activists-demand-greyhound-racing-shut-down-after-three-deaths-in-a-week
Scientists explore complex pattern of tipping points in the Atlantic's current system
phys.org/news/2024-03-scientists-explore-complex-pattern-atlantic.html
Transport officials’ verdict on Labour’s transport plans: ‘unaffordable and undeliverable’
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/transport-officials-verdict-on-labours-transport-plans-unaffordable-and-undeliverable/4OGK4FDLNZCMXD72CUXJCVF3E4/
Environmental Defense Fund will oppose Trump's candidacy as it aims to spend $20M before election
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/environmental-defense-fund-will-oppose-trumps-candidacy-aims-spend-20m-rcna144168
EPA issues new auto rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids
apnews.com/article/epa-electric-vehicles-emissions-limits-climate-biden-e6d581324af51294048df24269b5d20a
Quick Glance: New EPA Clean Car Rules: California Comparison
- The Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards, described as the most ambitious plan to reduce emissions from passenger vehicles.
- California is moving faster than the federal government to push the transportation sector to slash emissions by banning the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles starting in 2035.
- The EPA rule applies to model years 2027 to 2032 and will significantly reduce emissions from new passenger cars.
- Environmental groups have welcomed the new EPA plans aimed at reducing emissions from a source responsible for one-fifth of the nation's carbon pollution.
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 ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/23/heat-records-broken-in-2024-list/72953026007/
Tax cuts are still coming in the budget, says Luxon. But how will they be funded?
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/20-03-2024/tax-cuts-are-still-coming-in-the-budget-says-luxon-but-how-will-they-be-funded
‘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 ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/21/climate-of-fear-un-accuses-russia-of-abuses-in-occupied-ukraine
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 ...
ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/global-ocean-heat-has-hit-a-new-record-every-single-day-for-the-last-year-1.6811949
‘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 ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/11/its-alarming-imam-to-tell-pm-of-fears-about-firearms-law-changes/
Biden Administration Announces Rules Aimed at Expanding Electric Vehicles: The regulations are not a ban but would require automakers to sell more electric ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/climate/biden-phase-out-gas-cars.html
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 ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511557/christopher-luxon-speaks-to-media-after-mobile-breast-screening-unit-launch
In surprise vote, European climate protection plan shelved following farmer protests
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/surprise-vote-major-european-climate-protection-plan-shelved-108465619
Lufthansa Group marks one year of ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative: Lufthansa Group marks one year of its ‘Green Fares’ sustainability initiative with ...
aerotime.aero/articles/lufthansa-green-fares-anniversary
A coal billionaire is building the world’s biggest clean energy plant and it’s five times the size of Paris
cnn.com/2024/03/19/business/india-adani-green-energy-plant-climate-intl-hnk/
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Protests in remote Ladakh enter 3rd week. Locals demand protection of fragile ecology, land autonomy
apnews.com/article/ladakh-india-china-climate-protests-wangchuk-a5b27e09ad2bbdc10b98e4e7a90a9ed7
Federal Constitutional Court: Five important decisions in 2024: Football, voting rights and again and again the AfD: On which important questions the Federal ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/bundesverfassungsgericht-karlsruhe-2024-wahlrecht-afd-klima-fussball-100.html
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference: The prime minister speaks after Cabinet's meeting, as the government faces backlash over ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511407/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-holds-post-cabinet-press-conference
Social media agency's $320k bill for National's campaign advertising: Christopher Luxon fronted quirky social media videos produced by renowned agency Topham ...
rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/512357/social-media-agency-s-320k-bill-for-national-s-campaign-advertising
100 New Marine Species Discovered Off Coast of New Zealand: The findings, from the largely uncharted waters of Bounty Trough, show that “we’ve got a long way to ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/10/science/new-species-sea-discovery.html
Who survives climate change: If the Earth's climate changes, many species will become extinct. But certain characteristics actually make organisms more robust - ...
spektrum.de/news/artensterben-wer-den-klimawandel-ueberlebt/2210661
How a Trump presidency could threaten Biden’s signature climate achievement: Democrats’ sweeping Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has fueled significant progress in ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4543117-trump-biden-inflation-reduction-act-hamper-climate-gains/
South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave: South Sudan is shutting all its schools and warning of an extreme heat wave that's ...
apnews.com/article/south-sudan-schools-closed-heat-wave-b52d535e3ee7284b2832c0cfd14b1167
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