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New York Times: Decades of growing crisis are already locked in and cannot be reversed.
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Ocean heat waves are directly linked to climate change
New York Times: Hotter water that killed animals in 2014 and 2015 may become permanent.
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Climate campaigners bring election message to Whanganui
The roadshow group wants people to consider the climate as they vote this year.
How California became ground zero for climate disasters
New York Times: California has been left vulnerable to climate shocks.
Why NZ could be in for another unusually hot summer
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Renewable energy: Covid an opportunity to reduce emissions and create jobs
COMMENT: Countries can meet their emissions reduction targets as they create jobs.
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Firefighters have been working around the clock to contain the wildfires decimating US.
Sudden death of thousands of migratory birds linked to wildfires and extreme weather
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Austria sets record straight about 'forest cities'
Donald Trump has been making strange claims again about Europe's forests.
Climate change and forest management fuel epic US wildfires
COMMENT: Climate change and forest management contribute to today's wildfires.
Dismay as huge chunk of Greenland's ice cap breaks off
Scientists say climate change is to blame.
In visiting a charred California, Trump confronts a scientific reality he denies
New York Times: Trump has mocked climate change and pushed policies that accelerate it.
Election 2020: Act touts 'no-nonsense' climate change plan
Act would ditch new climate legislation and allow mining on 'low value' conservation land.
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NZ's warming seas: Is another 'marine heatwave' coming?
With coastal waters running unusually warm, is another big "marine heatwave" on the cards?
'I Am Greta': Doco shines light on teen climate activist
The film debunks some of the criticisms levelled at the self-described "shy, nerdy" teen.
Winter 2020: NZ's warmest on record
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Greta Thunberg returns to school in Sweden after year off
Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg says she's returning to class.
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Comment: The aftermath of Covid will leave young people burdened with debt.
'Dangerous rate of spread': California wildfires claim at least 5 lives
Lightning strikes have caused dozens of fires that are decimating parts of California.
Editorial: Climate as pressing as Covid pandemic
Editorial: The opportunity hidden within the pandemic disaster should not be lost.
The Covid Generation: How we can future-proof our kids
How coronavirus could affect your children's futures - and how to help.
Inspired by Greta: Bay's Generation Z working to change world
Generation Z - the future leaders to save the world.
This is inequality at the boiling point
New York Times: The agony of extreme heat is profoundly unequal.
Ella Jensen: Embracing tech to reduce the farming footprint
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Letters: Covid-ruined Sydney funeral sparks message to NZ
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'Green recovery' required to lock in lockdown climate benefits - research
Travel restrictions have slashed emissions, but action is needed to reap climate rewards.