Events behind the numbers
Each event listed below contributes to the dashboard aggregate you clicked on. Click any title to open its full ethical analysis (the 7-framework breakdown, the 4D scoring, the on-chain transaction).
NZ First promises to invest in oil, gas surveys
Public investment in fossil fuel surveys increases emissions lock-in and violates indigenous rights. | The action directly undermines climate action (SDG 13) and sustainable energy (SDG 7) by prioritizing fossil fuel exploration over renewa…
Controversial Sunshine Coast housing development fast-tracked
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Fast-tracking prioritizes housing supply over ecological/social safeguards, enabling potential harm. | The fast-track…
Supreme Court battle over traditional owner consultation pauses flood works
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Approval of the project without proper consultation violates indigenous rights and procedural justice. | The admissio…
Victorian council rejects mining company's invitation, criticizes attitude
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=BURN/B=NEUTRAL -> BURN (human chose this in 89% of 85 past reviews)] The council's rejection of the mining company's invitation upholds community and environmental rights. | The Horsham c…
Zero-E Australia secures 5.3.4A approval for 145MWac solar-plus-storage site
Approval of a major renewable energy project advances climate action and clean energy goals. | The approval of a large-scale solar-plus-storage project directly advances SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) by inc…
19-year coal mine extension would save 1,500 jobs, hearing told
Coal mine extension approval increases emissions and undermines climate action. | The proposed coal mine extension prioritizes short-term economic gains and local job preservation over long-term climate stability and environmental health. W…
ACT proposes 'innovation trials' to pause regulations on new tech
Weakening regulations risks enabling unchecked tech harm outweighing innovation benefits. | The proposal aims to foster innovation by reducing regulatory barriers, which could drive progress in sustainable technologies. However, the lack of…
New Zealand’s Overhaul of Nature Protection Laws Offers Chance to Move Away from ‘Fortress Conservation’
New Zealand's conservation law reform advances indigenous rights and ecological reciprocity with high potential impact. | The proposed overhaul of New Zealand's conservation laws represents a significant ethical advancement by prioritizing …