In this issue, we dive into the ocean and discover a stunning “marine animal” forest on Wellington’s doorstep. Find out why we need to do more to protect these under-appreciated and vulnerable ecosystems in the marine “twilight zone”.

Forest & Bird says all political parties who are serious about climate change and the environment need to support an important new bill to protect public conservation land from new mines.  

Forest & Bird’s appeal against a proposed opencast coal mine will be heard at the Environment Court in Christchurch from next week. 

Is it feasible to stop using coal in Aotearoa? Don’t we need coking coal to make steel? Our climate team answers your burning questions.