Climate Change

As the UN's climate change panel warns governments to rapidly transition to renewables to avoid climate disaster - why are some governments still continuing to put barriers in the way of clean energy… Audio

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released a major summary of its last three reports. It warns greenhouse-gas levels are at their highest point in 800-thousand years… Audio

The magazine is celebrating 25 years by looking forward another 25 to the big issues. Editor James Frankham on why we are not 100% pure. Audio

When it comes to climate change, Polar ice and glaciers are shrinking and now it appears goats are shrinking too. Audio

Elliot Diringer is a former climate change negotiator and advisor to President Bill Clinton and current vice president of the Centre for Climate and Energy Solutions. Audio

The Kapiti Coast District Council cut its greenhouse gas emissions by half within three years, with final goal of a 80 per cent reduction. Audio

The second of our Naked Science shows, recorded at the Paramount Theatre in Wellington last month. Five top scientists speak to Simon Morton and Dr Chris Smith about their areas of expertise. The… Audio

Sir Mark Walport, the chief scientific advisor to the British government, discusses the importance of science in society and policy. Audio

One of the leading voices in the field of climate change is Nobel Prize Co recipient Professor Gordon McBean who has just been named President of the International Council for Science. Audio

A discussion about the role of Antarctica's ice sheets in future sea-level rise, recorded during World Science Week New Zealand Audio

Benedict Collins investigates future food developments in Asia as supplies there and in NZ are threatened by climate change Audio

University of Auckland research finds that heart function in fish is an indicator of which species may cope better with rising ocean temperatures. Audio

University of Auckland research finds that heart function in fish is an indicator of which species may cope better with rising ocean temperatures. Audio

Oceanographers aboard NIWA's research vessel Tangaroa are testing a deep-diving Argo float to monitor changes in the oceans at depths to 6000 metres. Audio

Oceanographers aboard NIWA's research vessel Tangaroa are testing deep-diving Argo floats that monitor changes in the oceans at depths to 6000 metres. Audio

New Zealand climate scientists discuss the consequences of the irreversible melting of glaciers in West Antarctica. Audio