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Climate change activists angered by emissions pricing plan
Climate change activists are furious with the government's changes to the Agricultural Emissions Pricing Plan.
Despite advice from the Climate Change Commission to base behavioural change on the… Audio
Emissions pricing proposal splits farming industry opinion
Farmers want yet more changes to the latest emissions pricing proposal.
Government makes changes to farm-level emissions pricing plan
After a huge outcry from farmers, the government has made some changes to its proposal to price agricultural carbon emissions.
EU strikes deal to boost carbon market, Europe's biggest climate policy
Negotiators reached a political deal on Sunday to overhaul the bloc's carbon market, cutting planet-heating emissions faster and imposing new CO2 costs on fuels used in road transport and buildings…
Māori agribusiness sets target to cut emissions by 10 percent
Climate change has become a critical focus for Māori agribusiness Ātihau-Whanganuiorporation. It has set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent before 2028. The collective of…
Finance a sticking point at 'last chance' biodiversity conference
Progress has stalled amid disagreement on how to fund conservation efforts in poorer countries.
NZ's emissions likely to drop a quarter by 2035, projections show
Net climate emissions are likely to drop by a quarter by 2035, new projections for New Zealand show.
Climate protesters douse MP's offices in red paint
Electorate offices of government ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson, were targeted in the protest.
Tūhura Otago Museum heads to Aitutaki
Tūhura Otago Museum are putting on The Aitutaki Science Expo on the outer island of Aitutaki this week. It's about connecting with people whose homes are being impacted by climate change, and engaging… Audio
How to talk about climate change with 'that' uncle at Christmas
Holidays mean time with family - including some who you may not see eye-to-eye with. Here's how to talk to 'that' uncle about climate change this Christmas.
How to talk about climate change with 'that' uncle at Christmas
The summer holidays often means spending time with family - including some who you may not see eye-to-eye with.
But it doesn't have to spoil your day.
Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell filed this… Audio
New Zealand's two year marine heatwave eases, but likely not for long
For the first time in two years, all of New Zealand coastal water temperatures have dropped below heatwave levels, but it might not be for long.
Hon. Ralph Regenvanu: Vanuatu demands climate change justice
One of the countries most under threat from climate change, Pacific neighbour Vanuatu is taking a lead in the fight against climate change. Audio
Children on brink of starvation in South Sudan
To South Sudan, where millions of people are on the brink of starvation.
Years of catastrophic floods have wiped out crops, cattle, and infrastructure and they're stopping children from getting to… Audio
Agencies consider 'increasing resilience' of new projects as climate change intensifies
Terrible weather and stark new sea level rise data this year has led to a rise in public concern about the impacts of climate change in the capital.
Avoiding climate breakdown depends on protecting biodiversity
Opinion -Thousands of delegates have gathered in Montreal, Canada, for a once-in-a-decade chance to address the accelerating pace of species loss and the dangers of ecosystem breakdown.
$350m new funding announced to bolster transport infrastructure
The package will help councils build more bus stops, cycleways and bus lanes as part of measures to deal with climate change.
'We want to show the world': Emissions, sustainability at forefront of Fieldays
Visitors to this year's Fieldays have plenty to think about, with the government having launched its Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions yesterday.
Govt's Climate Action Centre launched during Fieldays
Farmers at this year's Fieldays have plenty to think about, with the government launching its Climate Action Centre, to tackle emissions.
The annual gathering to swap tips and pick up new toys is… Audio
Worker safety, shifting migrations - top topics at Pacific Tuna fisheries forum
Countries throughout the Pacific are in Vietnam discussing the future of the world's largest tuna fishery this week.
The 26 members range from small island climate vulnerable states, such as Tuvalu… Audio