Climate
Complex link between whales, krill and temperatures discovered
Researchers have found a complex link between blue whales in Taranaki, krill and ocean temperatures.
Why aren't we encouraging more rain water harvesting?
With water restrictions being placed on Auckland and Northland due to drought, should urban dwellers be storing rainwater for irrigation and non-potable use when the weather gets dry? Audio
World has 18 months to address climate change - Former UN Chief
A former UN chief is warning the world has no more than 18 months to address climate change in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The United Nation's lead negotiator for the Paris Agreement… Audio
The big dry: Hawke's Bay farmers face tough decisions
As the drought in Hawke's Bay becomes particularly acute, farmers are being faced with crucial decisions about what to do with their stock. As Covid-19 was cutting a swathe across the world, large… Audio
Coal mine defends plan to expand
Coal miner Bathurst Resources is defending its plans to expand its Canterbury Coal Mine into another 18 hectares of forest, farms, and wetland.
Budget creates green jobs but ignores climate change
The 2020 budget creates green jobs but fails to allocate funds to climate change initiatives. Forest and Bird chief executive Kevin Hague joins the discussion. Audio
Climate goals forgotten due to Covid-19 - scientist
An environment scientist says our climate reduction goals have taken a back seat in this year's Budget in the scramble to recover from Covid-19.
A total of $1.1 billion has been set aside in this… Audio
Little bit of sea-level rise = lots more coastal flooding
Scientists warn that a small amount of sea-level rise could have big consequences for some low-lying parts of New Zealand. Audio
Our Changing World for 14 May 2020
Experts discuss the findings from a recent NIWA report that shows a small amount of sea-level rise will cause more coastal flooding. Audio
Coastal flooding on the rise with sea levels - new study
Our Changing World - Small sea level rise is likely to drive huge increases in coastal flooding within 20-30 years, a study by NIWA's Dr Scott Stephens and Dr Rob Bell has found. Audio
Sustainable energy: more skills needed
There have been many calls for the government to "think green" in any big projects to stimulate the economy post-Covid. That's backed by Dr Susan Krumieck, a professor of Mechanical Engineering based… Audio
Strengthened climate change action call for Far North District Council
A Far North local government leader is calling on her council to take a stronger stand on climate change's already-happening local impacts.
Climate change 'a rort' – West Coast Regional Council chair
Climate change caused by human activity, sea-level rise and the need to prepare for it - it is all a load of hogwash, the chairman of the West Coast Regional Council says.
Extreme heat predicted to trap millions indoors by 2060
Extreme heat and humidity are increasing across the globe, threatening millions of lives and economies in places where it could become fatal to work outdoors, scientists say.
Lynn Freeman in Zealandia; how have the birds fared without her?
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Auckland water restrictions: City braces for another dry spell
The Auckland Council's decision to impose mandatory water restrictions is the first in more than 25 years as the city faces its worst drought in history.
Why "shovel-ready" not good enough on its own
Will a revamped RMA provide the necessary checks and balances needed for a post covid economic recovery that doesn't harm the environment ? Newly announced changes to the Resource Management Act would… Audio
Legal obligation to consider green Covid-stimulus spending
There's a warning the government has a legal obligation to factor climate change into any post-Covid recovery projects. Lawyers for Climate Action NZ has written to the Prime Minister and the Budget… Audio
Climate scientist Andrea Dutton
Climate scientist Professor Andrea Dutton has already been tipped by Rolling Stone as being a name to watch in her chosen field. She forged her reputation at The University of Florida, in a state with… Audio
Covid-19 and greenhouse gas emissions
The Covid-19 crisis is causing a drop in global carbon dioxide emissions. Audio