Climate
US notifies UN of intention to withdraw from Paris Accord
The US has begun the process of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, as other countries expressed regret and disappointment at the move.
India air pollution at 'unbearable levels', Delhi minister says
The air pollution is in the "hazardous" category and has been described as the worst so far this year.
Auckland Council sets up new climate change committee
Auckland Council will now have a climate change committee as mayor Phil Goff reorganises the council to reflect his priorities.
Climate emissions targets. How are we tracking?
As New Zealand moves closer to landmark legislation to curb carbon emissions, a top Australian Earth System Scientist, Will Steffen, says more needs to be done to change the economic systems to drive… Audio
Climate fears make some question whether to have kids
New Zealand's population will reach five million in 2020 Over the next few weeks, RNZ is exploring what this means for the country on rnz.co.nz and on air.
We'll look at how immigration is increasing… Audio
New Zealand hit by summer temperatures a month early
Summer is still a month away but parts of the country were experiencing summertime temperatures of the weekend.
Otago, Canterbury, and Marlborough were among the hotspots thanks to hot air blown from… Audio
Jacinda Ardern downplays possible RCEP breakthrough
Jacinda Ardern has played down the prospect of a breakthrough in the seven-year long RCEP trade negotiations at the East Asia Summit.
India has been reported as the last hold-out to the Regional… Audio
Climate change: Thousands invited to join citizens' assembly
Letters are being sent to 30,000 households across the UK inviting people to join a citizens' assembly on climate change.
Impact sea level rise severely understated
A new study indicates previous estimates of the global impact of sea level rise have been grossly understated. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications and conducted by the… Audio
Focus on Politics: Farmer furore
Last week the Prime Minister celebrated a "world-first" agreement with farmers putting agriculture into the Emissions Trading Scheme from 2025. While some farmers are grateful for the breathing space… Audio
California fires threaten millions
More than 26 million people from California to Arizona are on edge as firefighters deal with blazes burning in California's wine country and in the Los Angeles area.
More than 5,000 people, almost… Audio
Taxpayers are paying twice for weather forecasts
Why do two separate, government-funded bodies spend taxpayer money producing similar weather forecasts? Audio
Taxpayers are paying twice for weather forecasts
Why do two separate, government-funded bodies spend taxpayer money producing similar weather forecasts?
AudioClimate protesters clash with Melbourne police
More than 40 protestors who were blockading the entrance to an international mining conference in Melbourne have been arrested by police, while three officers injured during an arrest were taken to…
Wellington council should 'rein in' airport expansion
Opponents of Wellington Airport's billion-dollar expansion plans say the council needs to rein in the plans.
Global investment funds driving increased fossil fuel investment
Climate change awareness and action is on the rise, but to what extent are New Zealanders investing in one of the main drivers of climate change - the fossil fuel industry? Research by The Guardian… Audio
Wellington City Council accused of climate hypocrisy
Opponents of Wellington Airport's $1 billion expansion plans are accusing the city council of climate hypocrisy for taking a hands-off approach.
Wellington City Council, a major shareholder in the… Audio
California Governor declares emergency due to wildfires
California's Governor has declared a statewide emergency after strong winds whipped wildfires in the north and south of the state, forcing the evacuation of almost 200,000 people.
In Northern… Audio
Oil giant OMV faces lawsuit from Mike Smith
The chairperson of the climate change iwi leaders' group has launched a criminal lawsuit against the chief executive of Austrian oil giant OMV.
Wellington Airport: cut carbon but add more flights
Wellington Airport's annonced yesterday plans for a $1 billion upgrade, which targets cutting carbon emissions but it also wants to increase the number of flights by a quarter by 2040. Audio
