How are warmer/shorter winters impacting our ski fields? Are they concerned about climate change? We caught up with Ewan Mackie, Sustainability lead at Cardrona and Treble Cone.

Yes, we are very concerned about the effects of the changing climate. The global adverse effects are well documented and on a local level we are seeing significant impacts to the NZ Ski Industry already. The long term trend is unquestionably one of warmer winters and...

Emissions Reduction Plan

The Emissions Reduction Plan – what is it and why is it important?  The Government released its first emissions reduction plan on 16 May 2022. The Emissions Reduction Plan sets out how New Zealand will meet its first emissions budget (How much greenhouse...
Earth Overshoot Day

Earth Overshoot Day

Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. The day is computed by dividing the planet’s biocapacity (the amount of ecological resources Earth is able...
Australia Election News

Australia Election News

Australia just had a change in leadership. Why? Aussie voters made the call for urgent climate action. After bushfires and floods, and then more floods and a distinct lack of climate action from Scott Morrison and the Liberal party, Aussies decided enough was enough....