A new research paper published this week is exploring how the treatment of wastewater with alkaline minerals could reduce carbon emissions through the mitigation of ocean acidification.
The ocean plays a critical role in the Earth’s ecosystem as a ‘carbon sink’, absorbing about 30% of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere.
As climate change, driven by activities like the burning of fossil fuels and acceleration of land use, has led to an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, oceans are absorbing increasing amounts of CO2, increasing ocean acidification and negatively impacting marine life.
If scalable, the treatment of wastewater released into the ocean to offset acidification could be a valuable piece in the puzzle of global climate solutions.
Producer Sara spoke with University of Canterbury academics and members of the team at New Zealand cleantech company ‘Aspiring Materials’, Dr Matt Watson, and Dr Simon Reid, about the potential for these findings, as well as how carbon sequestration can be maximised for the benefit of the environment.
Ōtautahi musician Lukas Mayo, known as pickle darling, joins Sofia on bFM for a chat about their new gameboy-esque project: pickle darling: the game .
In a pixelated green world materialised by artist Christiane Shortal, the game is set in the Aotearoa music universe where you play as pickle darling on their quest to retrieve their lost album... before their label drops them.
It's witty, nostalgic, and refreshingly fun. Designed for game-illiterates and enthusiasts alike, try pickle darling: the game yourself and experience the trials and tribulations of the creative journey behind an indie album release.
Featuring Political Commentary with Tim Greene, a guest interview with Liam Finn about his turn towards punk on the new single Spiraling, and Natural Ange.
Playlist
Beirut - No No No (edit)
Public Service Broadcasting - The Pit
Curse Of Lono - Think I'm Alright Now
Chris Joss - I Want Freedom (Smokey Bandits Remix)
Butcher Brown - Git Along
Stereolab - Aerial Troubles
BlueMoonDisco - Bungle's Bungle
Folk Bitch Trio - The Actor
Wet Leg - catch these fists
The Heavy Heavy - Salina
The Bamboos - Ride On Time
Kenny Sterling - Isle Of Light
Joan As Police Woman - Real Life
The Bats - Loline
Jack Bromwich - Never Dreamed
Liam Finn - The Howl
Julien Baker & TORRES - Bottom of a Bottle
Jazmine Mary - Memphis
Bon Iver - There s A Rhythmn
Perfume Genius - Clean Heart
ardini orca - Saint Mikhael and the Dragon
Avalon Emerson - Treat Mode
Six Figga Digga - C.O.C. Flow (feat. Stan Spit, McGruff & Big L)
The government has changed pay equality laws, halting all existing claims and reducing the number of workers who can argue for better pay based on gender discrimination.
New figures show the unemployment rate has remained unchanged from last quarter at 5.1%.
And National has put forward a member's bill proposal that would ban social media for under-16s.
For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke with Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about all of these topics.
International relations experts are fearing a major conflict between India and Pakistan after sharp, escalating tensions, following a deadly terrorist attack in militarised Kashmir that killed 26 people.
Kashmiris have a long history of oppression. In modern times, this has been as India and Pakistan fight over the region while Kashmiris fight for independence.
Human Rights Watch reports on Kashmir reveal examples of forced displacement, sexual violence, disappearances and allegations of torture and death in custody.
Wire Host Caeden spoke to Rohan Davis about the recent terrorist attack and ongoing military escalation, as well as the historical and political context of the Kashmir crisis.
Davis is a video essayist on YouTube from Kerala, India, who covers Indian history and politics.
Barnie Duncan makes a 'Mr. Smithers' and chats to Milly about his upcoming Comedy Festival Show which runs all through May! Head along to Ooky Pooky at Basement to catch the Barnie in action.
It's a goody! 3 hours of plain ol' good music. Welcome to the first 1-4 with Sofia Kent to get you through your afternoon, or anytime really thanks to the power of bCast.
Christchurch musican Pickle Darling joins to talk about their new gameboy-esque game set in the New Zealand Music Industry where you play as Pickle Darling to retrieve their lost album.
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