Climate Change
'It's all eroded, it's all gone. It's really sad'
Hotter days, more floods and landslides from rising sea levels are on the cards for Auckland by the end of the century.
Effect of climate change on our weather
Dr Sam Dean is the chief scientist for climate change at NIWA, he presented a report to Auckland Council yesterday which he refers to as the "encyclopedia" of climate change for Auckland. In it, he… Audio
Global warming? - Don't sweat it says Auckland Council
Hotter days, more floods and frequent landslides from rising sea levels are on the cards for Auckland by the end of the century. A Niwa report commissioned by Auckland Council shows sea levels could… Audio
'Fruit Bowl of the South' smashes Spring heat records
The central Otago township of Cromwell has seen Spring heat records smashed, with the rising mercury ripening apricots so early they've been harvested from one orchard in November, for the first time.
…After 20 years of CO2 rises, where are we now?
After two decades of fine words and twists in climate change policy, Robert McLachlan writes, the new government heralds a change in direction.
New govt a factor in firming carbon prices - trader
The price of carbon credits has risen by $1 a tonne since Labour's coalition government came to power and is forecast to rise by another dollar to $20 by Christmas.
Climate change could kill 50-80% of Pacific fish species: study
Pacific Island nations could lose between 50 and 80 percent of their fish species by the end of the century if climate change continues unabated, according to a new study. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 November 2017
War of attrition being waged on Manus; Fiji-backed initiatives agreed on at COP23; The cross-country pooling of resources could be an option for tackling an epidemic of cancer; 10,000 Christmas… Audio
Fiji-backed initiatives agreed on at COP23
Two climate-related initiatives pushed by Fiji have been agreed on by governments at the just-concluded UN climate summit in Bonn, Germany. Audio
How will countries meet Paris Climate targets?
The latest UN climate change negotiations have wrapped up in Bonn - so how will members meet their targets from the Paris Agreement? Kathryn talks with social scientist Bronwyn Hayward of the… Audio
UN calls for greener investors at COP23
Delegates at the COP23 meeting in Bonn say the finance sector needs to recognise how climate change is affecting investments.
Fonterra pledges to reduce greenhouse gases
A dramatic pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions has been made this morning by New Zealand's largest economic entity, Fonterra.
Livestock to blame for 19% of global warming - study
Livestock emissions are responsible for almost a a fifth of total global warming, a new study has revealed.
Why is climate change ignored by finance journals?
While climate change is a hot topic globally, it seems leading international finance journals are mostly silent on the subject. Despite the economic and business impacts of climate change, there's… Audio
Water solutions now 'number one issue' for NZ councils
Too much, too little, or coming in where it's not welcome -- water is the number one issue keeping the country's local councils awake at night. With much of the country's flood protection… Audio
NZ points to Zero Carbon Act to curb emissions
Pacific climate change stance backed by new New Zealand government. Audio
Record surge in atmospheric CO2 in 2016
Carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere last year hit highs not seen in 800,000 years.
Climate change 'can't overwhelm us' - Shaw
research revealing people's mental and physical health is hit by the effects of climate change shows the need to get ahead of the issue, says the new Climate Change Minister. Audio
Climate change threatens human health, James Shaw responds
A new report says the 'basic building blocks' of human health are being threatened by the effects of climate change. The Royal Society Te Apaarangi warns climate change will worsen respiratory issues… Audio
'Building blocks' of human health face climate change threat
A new report says the 'basic building blocks' of human health are being threatened by the effects of climate change. The Royal Society Te Apaarangi warns climate change will worsen respiratory issues… Audio
