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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
IPCC report: NZ's wet regions projected to get wetter, and dry ones drier
For the first time, the IPCC climate assessment includes a regional breakdown of observed and projected changes. James Renwick looked at what changes in the water cycle will mean.
'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.
'Rabbits in the sky' causing problems for native birdlife
Canada geese are causing havoc across the country. Ben Wilson from Fish and Game talks to Jesse about the problematic Canadian geese population. Audio
Vanuatu particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change
The Pacific Island nation, Vanuatu, is one of the poorest countries in the world and it's particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change - despite being one of the world's lowest emitters of… Audio
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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More New Zealanders driving bigger gas guzzlers
New Zealanders are driving bigger cars, travelling greater distances, and emitting more carbon dioxide as they go.
'They've been protected for a reason' - Southland farmer accused of draining wetland
A Southland farmer already in mediation over land clearing is now under investigation after being accused of trying to drain a wetland.
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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Latest IPCC report shows need for urgency on climate change - Shaw
Climate Change Minister James Shaw says a collective effort across Aotearoa is needed to avert a climate crisis.
A major new UN report, decribed as a "code red for humanity", has found human activity… Audio
IPCC report: Author on possible scenarios for earth
The climate in changing, faster than we thought - and humans have caused it.
Last night, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released the most comprehensive report on climate change ever -… Audio
IPCC report: Pacific Island nations to bear full brunt
Pacific Island nations will bear the full brunt of climate change in coming decades, after a prediction that temperatures will rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than pre industrial levels as soon as… Audio
NZ glaciologist on climate report: 'The time to act is now'
Glaciology professor Nick Golledge was one of the lead authors on the chapter of oceans in the IPCC climate report. He explains how the authors reached their conclusions.
When eco-products are more marketing than truth
Companies are increasingly claiming to be 'eco' - their products are good for the planet - but how true are these environmental claims? And how much is just greenwashing? Audio
