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Govt renewable energy investment sparks scepticism
The Government is giving itself a big pat on the back for announcing an energy deal with the world's largest investment firm BlackRock, which it says will help New Zealand reach its 100% renewable… Audio
Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon future?
The eight countries that share a slice of the Amazon Rainforest are meeting to discuss a regional response to deforestation, climate change and crime, the first meeting of its kind in 45 years.
Antarctica's ecosystem changes at an unanticipated pace
Antarctic researchers are warning the increase in global temperatures are having a dire affect on one of the world's most fragile ecosystems.
A UK-based study has found rising temperatures are… Audio
Greenpeace concerned for govt finance of renewable energy
Greenpeace is nervous about the Government's partnership with investment company BlackRock to increase finance for renewable energy.
The deal will launch a $2 billion climate infrastructure fund -… Audio
James Shaw on BlackRock climate investment fund
Let's continue this conversation about BlackRock and the climate investment fund with co-leader of the Green Party - James Shaw. Audio
Bernard Hickey explains BlackRock's climate investment deal
One of the world's largest investment companies - BlackRock - has launched a #2 billion fund to help New Zealand reach 100 percent renewable electricity.
The pool of money will be available for green… Audio
Govt and BlackRock aiming at 100% clean energy: What is BlackRock?
Analysis - BlackRock is setting up a $2 billion fund with the government to invest in green energy - but what is BlackRock?
Lethal lunch in Australia turns spotlight to wild mushroom foraging
Australian investigators say it's unclear whether the woman who cooked a lunch that turned lethal ate the mushrooms that are believed to have fatally poisoned three other diners. Another person is… Video, Audio
Govt reveals plan to transition to 100 percent renewable electricity
The government has announced a "first of its kind" $2 billion climate infrastructure fund. It's partnered with investment giant BlackRock with the goal of New Zealand being one of the first countries… Video, Audio
The Panel with Julia Hartley-Moore and Steve McCabe (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Julia Hartley-Moore and Steve McCabe discuss the latest research dissecting the impact of climate change on Antarctica and the success of the FIFA… Audio
Warmer oceans to make severe weather events more catastrophic - climate scientist
When the global average reaches two degrees of warming, New Zealand will be four degrees hotter around the oceans, according to GNS climate scientist Georgia Grant. Audio
Hari Hari river threat ‘a pretty bad sort of situation’
A flood risk fix for the Wanganui River at Hari Hari will be further addressed in a riverbank meeting this Friday.
Commercial property manager touts benefits of going green
Commercial property managers could benefit from switching to more sustainable practices as tenants become increasingly eco-conscious.
Dogs running unleashed for exercise potentially behind kiwi deaths
Dog owners letting their pets out for exercise instead of walking them on winter evenings could be a factor behind the recent spate of kiwi deaths in Northland, a conservation group says.
PM hails $2b BlackRock climate investment fund for renewable energy
A "first-of-its-kind" $2 billion climate infrastructure fund has been announced by the government.
UK company commissioned to deliver Auckland 'state of the city' report card
Sometimes it takes an outsider looking in, to give a full and fair critique - and a recently commissioned report by a UK firm on the state of Auckland, has given the city plenty to work on. The… Audio
Rising ocean temps to make cyclones more catastrophic
A climate scientist is warning rising ocean temperatures will make severe weather events such as cyclones more catastrophic.
GNS and NIWA say it's been 3 million years since the Earth experienced… Audio
NZ leaving World Scout Jamboree in South Korea due to facilities and heat
Dozens of countries, including New Zealand, have pulled out of the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea, citing sweltering temperatures, inadequate toilet facilities and a lack of food.
The two-week… Audio
Plans to make fishing sector more profitable and cut emissions
Plans to grow the fishing industry by developing jobs and investing in new technology while adapting to a changing climate have been released by the government.
More than a dozen Kiwi believed to have been mauled to death by dogs
More than a dozen Kiwi are believed to have been mauled to death by roaming dogs in Northland over the past three months. DOC says it's released graphic pictures of the bodies to show the reality of… Video, Audio
