World Court poised to mark future course of climate litigation
The United Nations' highest court will deliver an opinion on Wednesday that is likely to determine the course of future climate action across the world.
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Climate change response could cost billions
City’s fight or flight response to climate change could cost billions: report
Responding to increased flood risk in South Dunedin and creating an attractive future for the community could cost up to $7.1 billion by 2100, a new report suggests.
COP29 clinches climate finance deal
COP29 clinches climate finance deal
Countries have agreed to an annual finance target of $US300 billion to help poorer countries deal with impacts of climate change, according to a deal clinched at the COP29 conference in Baku.
NZ to get hotter faster than predicted: Niwa
NZ to get hotter faster than predicted: Niwa
New, more detailed climate projections show New Zealand is set to get hotter, faster than previously thought.
Govt 'an absolute disgrace' on climate change
Govt 'an absolute disgrace' on climate change: Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says if Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was being honest on his overseas trips he would be saying the government is taking New Zealand backwards on climate.
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Govt turns down city bid for climate cash
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Govt turns down city bid for climate cash
South Dunedin leaders say the government’s decision to turn down a council plea for $132.5 million to help the city cope with climate change is a "kick in the guts".
Record fires in world's largest wetlands
Record fires in world's largest wetlands
As Jose Cleiton and Brandao Amilton ride their horses into the vastness of the Pantanal grassy wetlands of Brazil, a wall of smoke towers from the horizon far into the sky above.
Record fires in world's largest wetlands
Record fires in world's largest wetlands
As Jose Cleiton and Brandao Amilton ride their horses into the vastness of the Pantanal grassy wetlands of Brazil, a wall of smoke towers from the horizon far into the sky above.
World hits streak of record temperatures, UN warns of 'climate hell'
World hits streak of record temperatures, UN warns of 'climate hell'
Each of the past 12 months ranked as the warmest on record in year-on-year comparisons, the EU's climate change monitoring service said, as the UN Secretary-General called for urgent action to avert "climate hell".
Greta Thunberg detained twice at demonstration
Greta Thunberg detained twice at Netherlands demonstration
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in The Hague, the Netherlands, for several hours on Saturday.
Climate activists arrested at Melbourne protest
Climate activists arrested at Melbourne protest
Dozens of people have been arrested after Melbourne's CBD ground to a halt as climate protesters staged a blockade.
Arrests after protest chaos on Melbourne bridge
Arrests after climate protest chaos on Melbourne bridge
Protesters have been arrested after climate group Extinction Rebellion used a hire truck to block traffic on a major Melbourne bridge.
Approach to climate change hailed by watchdog
Approach to climate change hailed by watchdog
South Dunedin has been heralded by New Zealand’s climate watchdog as a shining example of people working together locally to tackle climate change, as the low-lying suburb gears up for more...
Christchurch Airport stops saying 'climate positive'
Christchurch Airport stops saying 'climate positive'
Christchurch Airport has stopped using the phrase "climate positive" in its marketing, even though it still maintains the phrase is "factually accurate".
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‘Look after the dunes’
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South Dunedin’s future: ‘Look after the dunes’
If the sea breaks through St Kilda’s sand dunes "all bets are off" for South Dunedin, a top scientist says.
Farmer opposition hinders Australia's energy plans
Farmer opposition hinders Australia's energy plans
Farmers are refusing to allow high-voltage overhead power lines to pass through their land, opposition that is threatening Australia's plans to increase renewable generation.
Australia won't sign 'death certificate' climate deal
Australia won't sign 'death certificate' climate deal
Australia will not sign the "death certificates" of small island nations, after COP28 discussions produced a draft climate deal that omitted many nations' demands to phase-out fossil fuels.
NZ doesn't sign major energy pledge
NZ doesn't sign major energy pledge
Countries at UN climate talks have promised to take major strides forward in tackling global warming in a new renewable energy pledge, but New Zealand is not among them.
Climate activist seeking payout after wrongful arrest
Climate activist seeking payout after wrongful arrest
A protester with the Restore Passenger Rail group, which is notorious for disrupting traffic, could get a compensation payout after being arrested for putting up posters.
Potential price shocks in transition to low-carbon economy
Potential price shocks in transition to low-carbon economy
The Commerce Commission will be taking a close look at how much more consumers will be asked to pay to cover the cost of upgrades to the energy distribution network.