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Humans drive evolution, creating and destroying species

6 Jul 2016

By MARK MASLIN | Researchers increasingly are looking at the idea that humans, through animal domestication, relocation and hunting, have become an evolutionary driving force that has led to new species, new traits and novel ecosystems.

The effect of human activity on the environment is most evident in deforestation


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Shane Jones on climate change – it’s real, but…

Today 10:45am

By Pattrick Smellie | New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones believes climate change is real, but is uninterested in what is causing it and primarily focused on adapting to it.

Media round-up

Today 10:45am

In our round-up of climate coverage in local media: Australia could be about to leapfrog New Zealand on climate targets; 'strangled' rivers are fighting back; and 10 rangatahi will join Aotearoa New Zealand’s delegation at the United Nations' major climate conference in Brazil.

Forestry sector could take legal action over ETS changes

Thu 14 Aug 2025

By Liz Kivi | The forestry sector is threatening legal action against the Government over changes to legislation intended to limit whole farm-to-forest conversions in the Emissions Trading Scheme.

International scientists slam NZ govt's proposed approach to methane

Wed 13 Aug 2025

New Zealand's proposed approach to methane emissions has again been attacked by international climate scientists, with a new study saying the attempt to redefine climate target-setting by livestock-exporting countries undermines the transition to a sustainable and equitable food system

Govt rejects Te Kuha coal mine fast-track bid

Wed 13 Aug 2025

By Shannon Morris-Williams | The controversial Te Kuha coal mine on the West Coast has had its application for fast-track approval declined, after failing to meet seven of the application criteria.

Heat pumps could cut household energy bills by $1.5 billion a year

Tue 12 Aug 2025

By Liz Kivi | Heat pumps could save Kiwi households hundreds of millions of dollars each year, as well as freeing up energy for industrial users, according to a new report.

Gas pressure intensifies

Tue 12 Aug 2025

The pressure from reduced gas supply is pushing industries that rely on cheap gas out of the market in favour of those who can afford to pay more.

Extreme rainfall from future cyclones could rise by up to 35% in NZ

Tue 12 Aug 2025

Rainfall from tropical cyclones will significantly increase under global warming, according to the latest modelling.

Fewer free NZUs for industrial emitters

Mon 11 Aug 2025

The Electricity Authority has announced its annual adjustment to the ‘electricity allocation factor,’ with a 7% drop meaning there will be marginally fewer free NZUs for industrial emitters.

Govt's hazards briefing hypocritical – Greenpeace

Mon 11 Aug 2025

By Shannon Morris-Williams | The government’s new briefing document on building resilience to hazards – including climate change – is “deeply ironic” and “deplorable”, according to Greenpeace.

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