New Zealand bracing for severe weather as Cyclone Hale approaches the country
Tropical Cyclone “Hale” formed on January 7, 2023, as the first named storm of the…
Chubb review of Australia’s carbon credit scheme falls short – and problems will continue to fester
An independent review of Australia’s controversial carbon credit system released today concluded the scheme is…
Eruption at Marapi volcano forces evacuation of 164 climbers, Indonesia
Indonesia’s Marapi volcano started erupting at around 23:00 UTC on January 6, 2023, resulting in…
Antipsychotic withdrawal – an unrecognised and misdiagnosed problem
It’s not withdrawal, it’s a relapse of your illness. This is what many people trying…
How faith can inspire environmental action
It has become clear that meaningful progress on climate change is not going to be…
Why we should all learn to love stinging nettles
Thinking of stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) may bring to mind childhood memories of legs burning…
World leaders condemn anti-government mob attacks in Brasilia
Supporters of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro invade Planalto Presidential Palace in Brasilia on January…
Global flashpoints to watch in 2023 in the era of ‘polycrisis’
When 2022 began, there was trepidation about what might happen in at least ten regions.…
5 questions about the storming of Congress and the role of the military
Thousands of far-right supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the country’s Congress, Supreme…
Help! My kid won’t read chapter books. What do I do?
Many children start school excited about learning to read. And parents too! After many years…