Climate

Nuclear-free Pacific advocates speak out in NZ human rights radio show

Pacific Media Watch “Speak Up Kōrerotia” — a radio show centred on human rights issues — has featured a nuclear-free Pacific and other issues in this week’s show. Encouraging discussion on...

Caitlin Johnstone: Israelis understand that Trump can end the nightmare in Gaza. Americans should know this too

COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone It’s so revealing how Israelis keep begging Trump to end the killing in Gaza, because...

‘Will I make it back alive?’: Gaza journalists tell of being targeted by Israel

Pacific Media Watch Palestinian journalists have long known Gaza to be the most dangerous place on earth for media...

Eyes of Fire is an updated Rainbow Warrior classic and must read for environmental activism

REVIEW: By Jenny Nicholls Author David Robie left his cabin on the Rainbow Warrior three days before it was...

The Arab, the Left and those who remained silent: History will not forgive you

By Ramzy Baroud The consequences of the Israeli genocide in Gaza will be dire. An event of this degree...

Earthwise talks to David Robie on Pacific issues and news media

Pacific Media Watch Earthwise presenters Lois and Martin Griffiths on Plains FM 96.9 community radio talk to Dr David Robie, a New Zealand author, independent...

Tuvalu residents fight for their home in face of worsening tides and climate crisis

By Monika Singh of Wansolwara The fourth smallest country in the world with a population of just over 11,000 people —  Tuvalu — fears being...

Human rights group wants climate mobility justice on COP28 agenda

By Eleisha Foon A new legal framework to support climate-displaced people and guarantee their human rights is being served up ahead of COP28. The United Nations...

Slow solutions to fast-moving ecological crises won’t work – changing basic human behaviours must come first

ANALYSIS: By Mike Joy and Phoebe Barnard As the world grapples with multiple ecological crises, it’s clear the various responses over the past half century...

Media education group, union protest over police demand for ABC ‘inside story’ climate footage

Pacific Media Watch The Journalism Education and Research Association of Australia (JERAA) says it is “deeply concerned” at reports that Western Australian police are demanding...

Australian fight to protect koala habitats in northern NSW heats up

The battle to stop the destruction in Australia of critical koala habitats in state forests in Northern NSW has escalated in recent weeks. Wendy...