Climate Change
NZ businesses sign up to action against climate change
Leading businesses have pledged to fight climate change, forming a coalition and committing their companies to action.
Tagata o te Moana for 7 July 2018
A documentary aimed at creating awareness about the effects of climate change on nations has triggered a political debate in Kiribati; Pacific Media Alliance says a ban imposed by Nauru on ABC… Audio
Opportunities for NZ's Arable Farmers
Federated Farmers new national board member, Karen Williams, would like to see more New Zealand grown grains used in our food. Audio
Opportunities for NZ's Arable Farmers
Federated Farmers new national board member, Karen Williams, would like to see more New Zealand grown grains used in our food.
AudioGovt's defence strategy takes solid stance on China
The way the government has highlighted concerns about China in its long-term strategy for defence has surprised some New Zealand academics, who warn China won't be pleased. Video, Audio
Antarctica's ice is melting
Research reveals new evidence about past, present and future impacts of climate change on Antarctica's ice. Audio
Antarctica's ice is melting
Research reveals new evidence about past, present and future impacts of climate change on Antarctica's ice.
AudioOur Changing World for 21 June 2018
Antarctic experts discuss the latest research on how fast Antarctic ice is melting and why it matters, and sequencing the genomes of introduced common and German wasps. Audio
Waka Odyssey: Oceans in Peril
When the beaches of deserted Pacific islands are strewn with plastic, it’s time to act. Audio
Methane less of problem than C02 for the climate
New research suggests there is a better way to account for how methane and other gases contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. This could have a huge impact on how emission targets are set for… Audio
Nights Pundit - Brian Roper
University of Otago political historian Prof Brian Roper is back to take a look at the Climate Change Policies of the Labour-led Government. Audio
Anote Tong on saving his sinking island nation
Former president of Kiribati Anote Tong talks to Kathryn Ryan about his continued fight to save his low-lying island nation from disappearing into the Pacific ocean before the end of this century… Audio
Climate change experts urge govt to do more - now
A climate change group's final report has called on the government to be more proactive in the face of climate change, and do more to figure out how to pay for the work it needs to do. Audio
Report links health to climate change
Climate change could massively impact the health sector, according to a new report.
Insight: Farming and the Fight Against Climate Change
If New Zealand is to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, agriculture will have to reinvent itself. Veronika Meduna looks at new options for farmers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Audio
Bill McKibben: 'We're still near the beginning in climate change'
Writer and environmentalist Bill McKibben He says climate change is the first ever time-limited test humanity has faced. Audio
Higher prices needed for low carbon economy
Households are being warned to expect substantial jumps in fuel and energy prices from any shift to a low carbon economy.
What do farmers think of the climate change committee ?
The expert committee is expected to do the hard yards for the Climate Change Commission to be set up next year, which will in turn make recommendations to the government. It will be chaired by David… Audio
Michael Hall: Photographing climate change
Documenting the reality and impact of climate change around the globe in his bleakly beautiful images, is the all consuming project of expat photographer Michael Hall. Audio, Gallery
Droughts, floods to become more common in Southland
Southland will be at greater risk of drought and flood in the future because of climate change, a regional council report warns.
