Earth Observation Lab opens

Data from environmental observations is a powerful tool that has often been locked behind technical and access barriers. Earth Observation Laboratory Aotearoa launched this month, supported by Ngā Ara Whetū, and Te Pūnaha Ātea – Space Institute, and...

Steps we can take to give ‘Mother Earth’ a break

Academic experts from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland detail some of the small steps we can take to effect change. The Sunday Star Times, May 12, 2024 This Mother’s Day, a team of five academic experts from the University of Auckland wrote about...

Sustain Episode 5: Planet + People vs. Plastics

On Earth Day 2024, Ngā Ara Whetū partnered with Te Aka Mātauranga Matepukupuku, the Centre for Cancer Research, to discuss the ubiquitous presence of plastics in our environment, and their impact on the land, water, air, animals, and on good health and...