Stuff.co.nz: We need to talk about Vegans: should New Zealand embrace a meatless future?
Article on the merits of a plant-based diet, and changing consumer behaviour, with comments from OraTaiao Co-convenor Dr Alexandra Macmillan.
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Otago Daily Times: Study finds plant-based diet could save climate
Article on research showing the emissions reductions, health benefits, and health cost savings which could be achieved from NZ moving to a plant-based diet, with comments from study author and OraTaiao member, Jono Drew and OraTaiao Co-convenor, Dr Alexandra Macmillan. ""Fortunately, foods that are health-promoting tend also to be those that are climate friendly."
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Newshub: Schools' climate change resource right about meat - study
Interview with OraTaiao Co-convenor Dr Alexandra Macmillan on the impact of diet and food production on greenhouse gas emissions.
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Stuff.co.nz: Plant-based diets a 'win-win' for health, reducing greenhouse gas emissions - study
Article on the emissions reductions, health benefits, and health cost savings which could be achieved from NZ moving to a plant-based diet, with comments from OraTaiao Co-convenor Dr Alexandra Macmillan.
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NZ Herald: Plant-based diet: The case to help slash emissions and save billions
Article on the the emissions reductions, health benefits, and health cost savings which could be achieved from NZ moving to a plant-based diet, with comments from study author and OraTaiao member, Jono Drew and OraTaiao Co-convenor, Dr Alexandra Macmillan.
Read here.
Stuff.co.nz: Wildfires, disease and food loss predicted for world's climate future - research
Article on findings from the 2019 report - Lancet Countdown on climate change and health with comments from Dr Alexandra Macmillan, OraTaiao Co-convenor.
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Stuff.co.nz: 'Plant based' diet could cut disease, hospital costs and emissions, NZ health sector says
Article on the benefits of a sustainable diet and why we need a strong Zero Carbon Bill with quotes from Dr Alexandra Macmillan, OraTaiao Co-convenor.
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NZ Herald: 'Show us how it's done' - 22 leading NZ academics who back the School Strike 4 Climate
Article on the School Strikes for Climate with comments by Co-convenors Dr Alex Macmillan and Dr Rhys Jones.
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Stuff.co.nz: Māori are among the most vulnerable to climate change
Article on how Māori communities are facing up to threats of coastal erosion and flooding as a result of climate change, with comments from Dr Rhys Jones, OraTaiao Co-convenor.
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NZ Herald: Report: Climate change already a global health emergency
Article on the Lancet Countdown 2018 report with quotes from Co-convenor Dr Rhys Jones.
Read here.