Climate
"Completely unprecedented": Why is Antarctic sea ice vanishing?
In the last two years, the ice around Antarctica has been at record lows - and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Video, Audio
"Completely unprecedented": Why is Antarctic sea ice vanishing?
In the last two years, the ice around Antarctica has been at record lows - and that's just the tip of the iceberg.
AudioThe music of a changing climate
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to play some tracks from artists who have tried over the decades to get the world to consider the impact humans are having on the planet. Audio
Peter Frankopan: how climate shapes history
Understanding how shifts in the natural world have shaped history might help us navigate the anxious new era of climate change, according to Oxford University historian Peter Frankopan. His new book… Audio
Vanuatu celebrates its historic climate resolution at the UN
Vanuatu celebrates its historic climate resolution at the UN. Audio
Talanoa with Greenpeace Aus/Pacific on climate resolution
Talanoa with Greenpeace Australia/Pacific on climate change resolution. Audio
Vanuatu celebrates UN call for legal ruling on climate polluter
A climate justice fight that started with a group of students lobbying the Vanuatu government will go to the International Court of Justice.
Overnight, the UN passed a resolution calling for the… Audio
Council works towards new sea level rise modelling 'community can trust'
Marlborough's council is working towards new modelling of sea level rise that will work in with previous climate change work.
Cost of living number one issue for New Zealanders - survey
Households struggling with the cost of living are ignoring concerns and actions about the environment and sustainability, according to a new survey.
Antarctic ocean currents could slow by 40% affecting climate, food chain - study
Unless significant cuts in emissions are made the currents could weaken by 40 percent in the next 30 years, and could be headed for collapse, the study reveals. Video
What will happen to alpine plants in a warming world?
As mountains get warmer with our changing climate, what will happen to the iconic alpine plants that live at high altitude? Claire Concannon visits the moonscape slopes of Mt Ruapehu with a team of… Audio
What will happen to alpine plants in a warming world?
As mountains get warmer with our changing climate, what will happen to the iconic alpine plants that live at high altitude? Claire Concannon visits the moonscape slopes of Mt Ruapehu with a team of…
AudioOur Changing World - Warming mountains
What will happen to our iconic alpine plants in a warmer and wetter world? Claire Concannon visits Mt Ruapehu with a research team investigating the future for mountain flora. Audio
New nationwide recycling and food scraps strategy unveiled
Environment Minister David Parker says it represents a new era for New Zealand's waste system.
New boiler system slashes hospital's carbon emissions by more than 50%
A new boiler system cuts Christchurch Hospital's carbon emissions by more than 50 percent, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha says.
Europe set to ban new CO2-emitting cars from 2035
The new law was almost derailed by German opposition - but a deal has been struck.
Assessing Labour's record on climate action
Labour came to power promising to take climate change seriously - has it done that? Audio
Assessing Labour's record on climate action
Labour came to power promising to take climate change seriously - has it done that?
AudioAustralia edges closer to big emissions reduction bill
The plan aims to make about 215 facilities cut their emissions by 30 percent over the next seven years.
'Extreme' summer has southern farmers feeling ignored
Recent rainfall has alleviated drought concerns in Otago and Southland, but it's been another tough summer.
