How will ‘mankind’ survive the next few decades if no changes are made to our lifestyles? Here are the issues: insect collapse causing a collapse of the ecosystem; climate change; economic collapse; increased warfare, and overall deforestation and pollution running amok. This is serious stuff and the main problem that…
I came upon this remarkable letter that Phillip J Watt from Australia has written to be circulated in order to build awareness. I believe we should send this out in New Zealand as well. I have adapted point three slightly to fit our political system, as it is different from…
There is a strong moral imperative to act urgently on climate change – for our very survival – at all levels: personal, community, national and global. There is no doubt that humans have an effect on the climate. Climate change can kill with efficacy as huge storms hit with frightening…
Is there a Conflict of Interest in the new EPA appointment? Lisa Er 25.07.2015 Dr Allan Freeth has been appointed Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), with a start date of 1 September. The Awareness Party has particular concern, that there appears to be a potential conflict…
Recently the Guardian Newspaper published an article about research from Yale University’s think tank Capital Institute. The report argues, a holistic perspective emphasizes that we are all connected to one another and to the planet, and therefore need to recognize that damaging any part of that web could end up…
Why do we need one? The system in which we are asked to vote is exploiting both the people and the environment. The current economic and political structures have not been able to make the changes that are required to repair the damage created by the exploiting corporate…
