Environment
Powering the grid
Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
With solar power’s shortcomings, the Cooks need more renewable energy options. This week a visiting expert discussed solutions like hydro and wind-power.
Emma Tepaeru Kainuku-Walsh: Why I volunteer
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society is a not-for-profit charity that relies on public assistance. Emma Kainuku-Walsh is one of our hard-working volunteers doing environmental education, guiding cross-island walks, and helping in the Takitumu Conservation Area.
Diesel pipe is fixed
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Repairs to the ruptured Pacific Energy fuel pipeline located on the main road at Avatiu harbour have been completed, ahead of the scheduled arrival of the next fuel tanker ship next month.
Avana Point: Last ditch land swap bid
Tuesday 8 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Land-owners yesterday offered the lease of a new block of land, in a proposed swap for the Avana Point block whose proposed development has angered thousands of people.
Agriculture steps up fight against rhino-beetles
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Agriculture says early detection and fast emergency response will be necessary to eradicate a new breed of coconut rhinoceros’ beetles.
Avana Point land on sale
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Unproductive meetings with landowners of the Avana Point property have left the New Zealander lessee with no choice but to put the land on the market.
Te Ipukarea Society: Our 'how dare you' story
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Published in Environment
OPINION: Many of us would have heard or seen young climate change activist Greta Thunberg’s “how dare you” speech at the United Nations.
Source of fuel leak is traced
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The rupture in the Pacific Energy fuel pipeline has been identified as at the joint of two pipelines alongside the main road in Avatiu wharf, opposite Temu Okotai’s Pearl Shop.
Protest calls for blood relatives to decide inheritance, not courts
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Protesters will gather outside the High Court tomorrow to oppose the court making decisions on ancestral land matters like the inheritance of adopted children.
Talks to save historic Avana Point
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The family landowners of contested property at Avana Point are seeking to declare the historic area a national reserve.
Digging to find fuel leak
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Pacific Energy has failed to locate the leak in its diesel pipeline from the Avatiu wharf, leaving locals concerned about ongoing smell and environmental damage.
Young people speak up on climate change
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Published in Environment
All eyes are on youth this week as millions of people across the globe carried out strikes to protest against climate change.
Fears of more strandings
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
A second beaked whale was found on Muri’s reef yesterday, raising concern of the potential for many more strandings.
Evans: Why I was replaced
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Published in Environment
Jacqui Evans has spoken out about why the Prime Minister dismissed her from her role as head of the Marae Moana marine reserve.
This doesn't seem good for the environment'
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Community and friendship between Australian and local girl guides has given way to a noble cause and unexpected adventure in the Cook Islands.
Public meeting as diesel still leaks
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The location of diesel pipeline leak slowly seeping into Avatiu harbour is thought to be by the Are Tapaeanga shelter at the main entrance on the western side.
The precautionary principle: Will seabed mining release carbon emissions?
Friday 27 September 2019 | Published in Environment
The impact of carbon emissions from undersea mining hadn’t previously been assessed, writes Gerald McCormack, from the Natural Heritage Trust. He analyses the risk and advises a precautionary approach.
Hot water kills reef 'solar panels'
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Hidden algae may offer a last hope for coral that is being bleached to death by the warming waters of the climate crisis.
Oil leak confirmed from Pacific Energy pipe
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
A leak from the Pacific Energy pipeline has been established as the source of a big oil spill in Avatiu harbour.
Climate crisis of conscience
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Published in Environment
While the world struggles to raise $100 billion for climate action financing, frustrated Pacific leaders focus on future-proofing the islands. Lisa Williams reports from the United Nations in New York.
