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Craig Stevens, Professor in Ocean Physics, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research

The untapped power of ocean winds – why New Zealand is looking offshore for future renewable energy

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The latest synthesis report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) makes it clear we need to prepare for intensifying impacts, while also cutting emissions dramatically.

One beacon of hope is the global growth in renewable energy, with offshore wind in particular with new installations increasing almost six-fold in 2021 compared to 2020.

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