Ralph Chapman
EV vs Petrol - costs and emissions
With transport emissions in the sights of the Climate Commission and government, a new study finds driving a used electric car is cheaper in the long term than even a new petrol car. The Climate… Audio
Groups call to ground Wellington airport's expansion plans
An environmental organisation is calling for a halt to Wellington airport's expansion plans.
The airport is consulting with the public on the development, which will see the airport grow out… Audio
UN secretary-general warns of war on nature
The Panel discusses his fiery speech with Associate Prof Ralph Chapman. Audio
Dr Ralph Chapman
Ralph Chapman was a negotiator of the Kyoto Protocol for the NZ Government, and has worked on climate change policy since 1988. Audio
Fossil Fuels - Necessity or Lethal Indulgence?
Eric Fryberg explores what future lies ahead for fossil fuels. Audio
Ralph Chapman talks about how the earth's climate is changing
Dr Ralph Chapman has worked on climate change policy since 1988 - It was the year the famous US scientist Jim Hansen testified before US Congress about Climate Change. The year before, The planet… Audio
Govt accused of ``spin'' over new emissions target
The Government is touting its new emissions reduction target as ambitious as it seeks to reduce emissions by 11% below 1990 levels by 2030. Audio
Wise Response
The Wise Response Appeal is calling for a national risk assessment in a 'deteriorating world' Audio
Critics say Durban deal too little too late
Groups fighting climate change say a deal reached at the United Nation's climate conference in South Africa could be too little too late. Audio
What was really achieved at Cancun climate meeting?
New Zealand climate change experts says the United Nations Climate change conference in Cancun is being given more praise than it deserves. Audio
Meetings start on 2020 greenhouse gas targets
The Government's about to start asking the public what cuts New Zealand should make to greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. Audio
Sustainability:Self Sufficiency versus Globalisation
Ralph and Peter debate Self Sufficiency versus Globalisation Audio
Emissions Trading Scheme Bill Passed
The legislation is said to herald the most significant change to the economy since Rogernomics. Audio
Sustainability: Emissions Trading Schemes Worldwide
with Assoc Prof Ralph Chapman, Dir of Graduate Programme in Environmental Studies, Victoria University Audio