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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 18h

Meanwhile new methane seeps are discovered in the Ross Sea adding further concern about methanes increasing role in climate heating. More methane seeps will add more warming which adds more methane seeps. Adding to increasing climate heating. #moremethanemorewarming www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...

Scientists discovered something alarming seeping out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica

New seeps of methane are being discovered at an "astonishing rate," scientists have found.

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 19h

NZ Govt decision to reduce the agriculture methane target ignores the science & will just add to cooking the planet & makes farming even more affected by extreme weather events. This is a lose-lose decision for the planet & NZ. #methanecookstheplanet #ClimateEmergency www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Government lowers methane target, rules out methane taxes

The government is lowering its biogenic methane target for the next 25 years, a move opposed by the Greens and environmental activists.

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 2d

A reminder that Solar power cuts electricity bills and carbon emissions, and NZ needs to scale up faster. ECO been a long supported of investment in solar power - the price just keeps dropping while gas cooks the climate & keeps getting more expensive. #InvestInSolar

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Solar power cuts electricity bills and carbon emissions – NZ needs to scale up faster

Analysis: Scaling up installation could help reduce high consumer energy prices and meet New Zealand's emissions budgets.

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 4d

Environment Ministry should comment on all Fast-Track project rather than staying silent. These are projects that the public cannot comment on, involve processes which over-ride normal environmental law & undermine conservation law. #MFEMIA www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...

Environment Minister accused of staying silent on fast-track projects

National's Penny Simmonds has commented on only eight of the 43 fast track projects she has been sent invites for.

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 10d

Sad to hear that Jane Goodall has died age 91. She supported environmental initiatives throughout the world including helping ECO and other environmental groups promote joint environmental action in NZ. A great loss for the environment and the planet.

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 10d

It would depend on arrangements but would be expensive & result in more greenhouse gas emissions.

ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 10d

Quarry company can avoid public scrutiny by using Fast Track law to acquire conservation land managed by Wellington Regional Council. Another case of why the Fast Track law is bad law, ignores alternatives, & why land swaps are never simple. #repealthefasttrack www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Quarry firm looks to acquire section of Belmont Regional Park in land swap

Winstone Aggregates is trying to acquire a 24 hectare block of regional park land adjacent to the quarry in exchange for three blocks of regenerated quarry land totalling 30 hectares.

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 11d

Importing LNG is a path to a greater impact on the climate and much more expensive electricity. As well as establising a system that promotes new solar, batteries & other renewables, NZ needs invest more in energy efficiency and other measures to reduce electricity demand. #noneedforfossilgas

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 11d

Govt approach is the wrong track to fixing electricity system. What NZ needs is electricity reforms that leverages off declining prices for solar and batteries, and wind, and excludes expensive climate unfriendly fossil gas. www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...

Government takes softly softly approach to energy reform

Analysis - The government's response to electricity sector reform has been talk of significant changes followed by gradual, piecemeal measures that disappoint many, Gyles Beckford writes.

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 12d

Over the last 30 years many orange roughy spawning areas have been wiped out due to over-fishing & the impact of bottom trawling. There are now examples where spawning only occurs in areas protected from bottom trawling or with little current fishing. Seamounts & other feature deserve protection.

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 12d

Big cuts to Chatham Rise orange roughy fisheries from 1 October are unlikely to be enough but the Minister has proposed looking at other issues including stopping bottom trawling on spawning areas.
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Govt to restrict bottom trawling during orange roughy spawn

Allowable catch in the troubled East and South Chatham Rise fishery has been slashed by 88 percent.

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Greenpeace Aotearoa @greenpeace.org.nz · 18d

A new report says Trans-Tasman Resources' seabed mining application contains "outdated information, internal inconsistencies and unproven technology".
#BanSeabedMining #Oceans
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Fast-track expert finds ‘substantial uncertainty’ at heart of seabed mine

A commissioned report found unproven methods, scrambled citations and a reliance on decades-old data in fast-track application

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 22d

A historic day for the high sea of the planet with the BBNJ Treaty reaching the 60 ratifications needed for it to come into force. Thanks to all those around the planet who worked for this day. NZ has signed but not ratified the treaty - still time before 17 Jan. #BBNJ @highseasalliance.bsky.social

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 27d

Emergency set net fishing ban in Otago to protect Hoiho is long overdue. Hoiho needs greater protection. The measure will also help protect other marine species impacted by set nets. #hoiho

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Emergency set net fishing ban enforced to protect threatened hoiho around Otago Peninsula

The ban is going into place around the Otago Peninsula to protect the threatened penguin population.

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · 27d

How can any trawler run for 16 km through a marine reserve? Commercial fisher fined for bottom trawling in a marine reserve. Caught by the electronic monitoring system. #protectmarinereserves #marinereserves www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/12/c...

Commercial fisherman fined after trawling in marine reserve

The man landed about 700kg of finfish, which included gurnard, snapper, rig, and john dory, according to the Ministry for Primary Industries.

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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · Sep 9

Methane (CH₄) is a potent greenhouse gas. Here are the newest monthly mean observations... 🧪⚒️

May 2025 - 1933.54 ppb
May 2024 - 1925.71 ppb

+ Data: gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends_...
+ More info on methane budget and trends: doi.org/10.5194/essd...

Red colored line graph time series of global atmospheric methane abundance from January 1984 through May 2025. Methane abundance is measured in units of parts per billion. Current levels are 1934 ppb. A seasonal cycle is visible on the graph. There is also decadal variability and a long-term increasing trend.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · Aug 28

This October, the IUCN will vote on Motion 032 at the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi.

The motion calls for stronger protection of seamounts - a vital step ahead of the 2026 UN bottom fishing review.
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Nick Young @nickofnz.bsky.social · Aug 24

Sale proceeds should be used to remediate damage done to rivers, and to help farmers shift away from intensive dairy to more plant-based regenerative organic farming — not more irrigation schemes and intensification.
#TooManyCows

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Fonterra sells Mainland, Anchor brands to French food giant

The dairy giant's boss explains why it has agreed to sell its consumer businesses, including Mainland and Anchor, for nearly $4 billion.

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · Aug 24

Fast Track provisions avoids wider public scrutiny, open hearings, and normal processes to check scientific evidence. Once submissions are in the Panel can decide to hold hearings but its optional under Fast Track law & Ministers are now suggesting to further reducing scrutiny. #endthefasttrack

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · Aug 24

Submissions close tomorrow (25 August) for the limited number of parties that can submit on the Waihi North Fast Track mining proposal. Its a euphemistic name for mining gold under sensitive conservation land in the Coromandel Peninsula. www.fasttrack.govt.nz/projects/wai...

Correspondence

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · Aug 21

NZ's biggest climate emitters in agriculture are now not reporting what they emit. This is a case of a Govt decision hiding the polluters. To be carbon neutral then we must report all emissions. Transparency is key to future action. #reportallgreenhouseemissions www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Three of New Zealand's biggest emitters no longer have to reveal their climate impact

It comes after the government ended compulsory reporting for the farming sector.

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Greenpeace Aotearoa @greenpeace.org.nz · Aug 19

Fresh water is under threat - and we need your help to defend it!

Join one of our online info sessions to find out more about our local election campaign to protect lakes, rivers, and drinking water.

RSVP now - links in thread!
#waterislife

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · Aug 19

Climate action is multi-generational and needs to occur across many Governments. Pulling the plug on action just builds up costs for future governments and future generations. The future deserves more from this Government than ending climate action. #climateaction

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · Aug 19

This cuts include "from electric bus funds to agricultural emissions pricing to subsidies for solar and wind. Officials have been ordered to stop planning for lower car use. Climate scientists have lost their jobs. And this month, a ban on exploration for oil and gas was repealed."

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ECO NZ - Environment & Conservation Orgs @econz.bsky.social · Aug 19

Current Government has hollowed out commitments to the Zero Carbon Act and climate action. ""The Data collated by RNZ shows that since it came to power in 2023, the coalition government has repealed, defunded, or delayed dozens of climate initiatives"
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How Jacinda Ardern’s ‘groundbreaking’ climate law has become ‘a shell’

The Zero Carbon Act promised to lock climate ambition into law. But with key policies repealed, delayed or watered down, the once 'world-leading' legislation has become a husk of its former self.

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