Climate
Genesis carbon dioxide levels up 82% compared to previous years
Genesis Energy emitted more carbon dioxide in generating electricity last year than any year in the last decade, as it used more coal to make up for a lack of hydropower and gas.
Climate change: Rewriting the end of a film we haven't seen yet
Images that show the climate crisis we are in - including of people escaping on ferries from the ongoing fires on the Greek Island of Evia - are like scenes from an apocalyptic movie. But, apocalyptic… Audio
Hutt City Council publishes plan to cut its carbon emissions
Mayor Campbell Barry says all councils, cities and countries have an obligation to do their part to avoid a climate catastrophe.
Narrow window to halt climate catastrophe - Pacific Forum leader
There is just a narrow window for action to reverse global processes predicted to cause devastating climate effects in the Pacific and world-wide, says the leader of the 18-nation Pacific Islands…
1 in 3 sheep and beef farms to forestry
Beef and Lamb New Zealand is calling for limits on carbon offsetting as new research reveals over a third of sheep and beef farms sold have gone into carbon-only titles. Beef and Lamb NZ has… Audio
What UN IPCC report says about how climate change affects NZ
The UN's climate change body has released a new report into the stark reality of what's in store for the planet as climate change progresses and the temperatures warm. The landmark study warns of… Audio
What New Zealand can do to curb climate change
It's a code red for humanity. Unless you've been living under a rock you'll know that last night the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a dire warning to the world about climate… Audio
'People need to get outraged': Calls to make govt take climate chaos seriously
The government has the real power to fight climate change and the public should now come out and challenge its irresponsible decision-making, says one city councillor.
Are We Addicted to Coal?
Patrick Phelps from Minerals West Coast asks if our problems with coal are about supply or demand. Audio
West Coast farmers say plans to sacrifice their land bad idea
A landowner whose family farmed near Franz Josef for decades says it is not the best idea to let the river have its way on the south bank, as the government and councils are now proposing.
Govt told power to fight climate change in its hands
While personal choices matter the government is being told all the real power to fight climate change is in its hands.
And a young Wellington climate leader and city councillor says individuals'… Audio
'No blank cheque' on net zero carbon emissions target - Scott Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has again refused to commit to a target of net zero emissions by 2050, after an international "code red" warning on climate change was issued by global leaders.
IPCC report: What it means for New Zealand's climate response
A landmark report on climate change was released yesterday - here's what it means for Aotearoa and how the country should respond. Audio
Stop hitting the snooze button on climate action
It's time to stop hitting the snooze button and start drastic cuts to carbon emissions, say climate scientists. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has issued what it calls a 'code red'… Audio
Stark warning on global warming in latest IPCC report
Global warming is unfolding more quickly than feared and humanity is almost entirely to blame, according to the most comprehensive climate change survey ever published. The latest report of the UN… Audio
Latest IPCC report reminder to cut emissions - youth
Young climate change activists are describing the latest report card on the planet as a stark reminder government's need to crank up work on cutting emissions before it's too late.
They also says… Audio
IPCC report: New Zealand needs to act now - Bronwyn Hayward
A body sanctioned by the UN, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, issued its latest and most dire assessment about the state of the planet and the impact of human behaviour on the climate.
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IPCC report: Coral reef systems set for extinction, next 10 years 'critical'
The Pacific's coral reef systems and coastal fisheries are set for extinction if wealthy nations don't drastically and immediately cut greenhouse gas emissions.
An Intergovernmetal Panel on Climate… Audio
IPCC report: Farmer responds to call to cut methane emissions
A body sanctioned by the UN, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, issued its latest and most dire assessment about the state of the planet and the impact of human behaviour on the climate.
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IPCC report: Latest report most definite one yet - climate scientist
A body sanctioned by the UN, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, issued its latest and most dire assessment about the state of the planet and the impact of human behaviour on the climate.
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