Climate Change
Carbon Zero 2050 discussion document out but clock is ticking
Fewer cars on the roads, more EVs, mass rapid transport in the big cities and congestion charges... Today Climate Change Minister James Shaw revealed an extensive consultation document aimed at… Audio
Chris Dunphy: is there a greener future for logistics in New Zealand?
Coastal shipping and green hydrogen-powered trucking are part of the future for freight in New Zealand believes Chris Dunphy, the new director of Move Logistics - formerly known as TIL Logistics - one… Audio
Physics on ice
Stories of physics research in Antarctica - into, under, and from within the ice. Claire finds out about measuring sea ice thickness and supercooling. Katy Gosset learns how scientists detect… Audio
Physics on ice
Stories of physics research in Antarctica - into, under, and from within the ice. Claire finds out about measuring sea ice thickness and supercooling. Katy Gosset learns how scientists detect…
AudioWhy COP26 is a vital tool in fighting climate change
What is so vital about the Glasgow climate change summit that minister James Shaw weathered a public uproar? Audio
Why COP26 is a vital tool in fighting climate change
What is so vital about the Glasgow climate change summit that minister James Shaw weathered a public uproar?
AudioShape shifting animals to cope with climate change
An Australian study recently published in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution has shown some animals' body shapes are adapting and changing to cope with climate change. Sara Ryding of Deakin… Audio
Pacific nations urge focus on climate crisis
The climate crisis has again been at the forefront of speeches by Pacific Island leaders at the UN General Assembly.
At a time when the world is preoccupied with the pandemic - island states are… Audio
Shaw denies special MIQ treatment for Glasgow trip
The Climate Change Minister has denied he's receiving special treatment in the MIQ system for a trip to Scotland later this year but the Prime Minister has confirmed he's got a spot.
James Shaw plans… Audio
How NZ blew its chance to arrest climate change
Our grim climate statistics could have been so much better if we'd veered down a path that was mapped out 30 years ago, instead of resting on our forestry laurels. Audio
How NZ blew its chance to arrest climate change
Our grim climate statistics could have been so much better if we'd veered down a path that was mapped out 30 years ago, instead of resting on our forestry laurels.
AudioMediaWorks refresh fires up fans of outgoing veteran
In the midst of a bid to move away from its troubled internal culture, MediaWorks hired new people for news and talk radio this week. But the sudden retirement of controversial veteran host Peter… Audio
MediaWorks refresh fires up fans of outgoing veteran
In the midst of a bid to move away from its troubled internal culture, MediaWorks hired new people for news and talk radio this week. But the sudden retirement of controversial veteran host Peter…
AudioWading into mangrove research
Native mangroves in Aotearoa are expanding, putting them in conflict with some local communities & councils. A wade into the research about the value of mangroves & how they are managed. Audio
Wading into mangrove research
Native mangroves in Aotearoa are expanding, putting them in conflict with some local communities & councils. A wade into the research about the value of mangroves & how they are managed.
AudioThe Panel with Amy Adams and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Panellists Amy Adams and Allan Blackman discuss shape shifting animals due to climate change, a poll that says New Zealanders care less about the issue, and drug treatment delays in the South Island.
…The Pre-Panel with Amy Adams and Allan Blackman
Panellists Amy Adams and Allan Blackman share what they have been thinking, and speak to promoter Brent Eccles about climate conscious musicians. Audio
The next major pandemic will hit by 2080 at the latest
A global pandemic comparable to the Covid-19 crisis we are currently enduring is likely to strike by 2080 -- but probably far sooner, according to newly published analysis. The study (Intensity and… Audio
Madagascar on the brink of climate change-induced famine
Madagascar is on the brink of experiencing the world's first "climate change famine", according to the United Nations.
Europe's extreme rains made more likely by humans
The heavy rainfall behind deadly flooding in Europe in July was made more likely by climate change, scientists say.
