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Report: Transforming Wastewater in the Far North
The Carbon Neutral NZ Trust has commissioned a report on the feasibility of transforming wastewater treatment in the Far North.
By Inge Bremer
Jan 291 min read


Can't avoid flying – consider a flight diet
While there may not be an alternative, if you do have to undertake regular flights, consider going on a flight diet.
By Inge Bremer
Jan 11 min read


An emissions 'check-in' before you book that next offshore flight
On that next flight to Europe you will emit more greenhouse gas emissions than 4.4 billion other earthlings generate in a year.
By Inge Bremer
Dec 11, 20251 min read


The problem with counting energy sources
This excellent article in The Conversation examines the way primary energy is measured when total energy use is determined,
by Rolf Mueller Glodde
Nov 19, 20251 min read


Progress along the Wairoa Stream
One of the recipients of our carbon offset & gift certificates opportunities has been the Wairoa Stream Project that has been creating a wildlife habitat corridor along the banks if the Wairoa stream in Kerikeri.
Cliff Mail
Sep 14, 20251 min read


Electrifying what you can is good for your pocket
Aotearoa NZ is at a critical moment in its energy transition.
Customers are facing rising electricity, gas, and petrol costs; supply challenges for natural gas; and increasing pressure to find sustainable alternatives as reliance on fossil fuels becomes less viable.
Cliff Mail
Jun 11, 20251 min read


A case for reducing emissions in building & construction
While we focus on making our homes more energy efficient through better insulation and airtightness, we often overlook the damage caused...
by Rolf Mueller Glodde
May 30, 20251 min read


The rapidly warming ocean around NZ
A link to a recent article on Newsroom regarding research finding that some of the biggest changes in ocean temperatures are occuring around NZ.
Cliff Mail
May 5, 20251 min read


The problem with calculating net zero
This is a good explainer from The Guardian on how we are deluding ourselves that nature will help us get to net zero.
Cliff Mail
Apr 6, 20251 min read


Disrupters to the Rescue?
Dave told us that last year he had been in despair about the lack of action taken, but now sees hope.
By Inge Bremer
Aug 13, 20243 min read


Confronting CO2 - Voices for Change in Kerikeri
A Damaged Earth but Not a Broken One As CO2 levels continue to rise, the urgency for action becomes clearer. Recent data from the Lauder...
By Inge Bremer
Aug 4, 20242 min read


An Anniversary Day that needs to be removed from the calendar
April was the day that New Zealand reached its least celebratory anniversary - our Earth Overshoot Day. We reached it 112 days before the...
Cliff Mail
Aug 1, 20241 min read


Warm enough for locally grown tropical fruit: A plus or minus?
Over the last couple of years we have been harvesting and eating our own home grown bananas here in Kerikeri. On our daily wanders we see...
Cliff Mail
Jul 25, 20241 min read


A damaged earth but not a broken one: A public talk by Climate Scientist Prof Dave Lowe
Award winning climate scientist and author Prof Dave Lowe is giving a public talk on putting climate into the appropriate context.
Cliff Mail
Jul 8, 20240 min read


Waiheke Island Climate Action Plans - Roof Top Solar
Climate Plans need meaningful indicators that can measure progress towards achieving their goals. The Waiheke Local Climate Action Plan:...
By Lindsay Jeffs
Jun 26, 20241 min read


Waiheke Island Climate Action Plans
Climate Plans need meaningful indicators that can measure progress towards achieving their goals.
By Lindsay Jeffs
May 21, 20241 min read


Invest your money ethically: Mindful Money has done the research for you!
If you are looking at ways in which you can have an impact on driving sustainable business practices that will lead to better ethic...
Cliff Mail
May 14, 20241 min read


We need to talk (about climate change)
How can we engage more people with the basics and urgency of climate change? One of the most powerful actions you can take is simply to...
Cliff Mail
Nov 23, 20231 min read


Trouble in Paradise Exhibition - Links, Checklist & Carbon Challenge
Here are some helpful links, the Personal Emissions Reduction Checklist and the Carbon Challenge Questionnaire that were showcased at the...
By Inge Bremer
Oct 30, 20231 min read


Ranked: The Foods With the Largest Environmental Impact
With New Zealand continuing to have an ongoing debate about farming attributed greenhouse emissions, Inge has spotted a very good visual...
Cliff Mail
Oct 29, 20231 min read
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