Act vows to cancel 'wasteful' climate change spending
Act vows to cancel 'wasteful' climate change spending
Act Party leader David Seymour says his party will stop what he calls wasteful climate change spending.
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Act vows to stop 'wasteful' climate change spending
Act vows to stop 'wasteful' climate change spending
Act Party leader David Seymour says his party will stop what he calls wasteful climate change spending.
DCC adopts zero-carbon plan, mayor's preference rejected
DCC adopts zero-carbon plan, mayor's preference rejected
The Dunedin City Council has voted 11-4 to adopt its zero-carbon plan but rejected Mayor Jules Radich's preference for a low-investment scenario.
National, Greens back carbon dividend
National, Greens back carbon dividend
National and the Greens have voiced support in principle for allowing households to enjoy a share of the roughly $2.5 billion the Government makes every year through the Emissions Trading Scheme.
National, Greens support carbon dividend
National, Greens support carbon dividend
National and the Greens have voiced support in principle for allowing households to enjoy a share of the roughly $2.5 billion the Government makes every year through the Emissions Trading Scheme.
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Big decisions loom for South Dunedin
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Big decisions loom for South Dunedin
An adaptable course for dealing with climate change is brewing for South Dunedin and some action will not wait for completion of a strategy in 2026.
'Cautious optimism' over BlackRock deal
'Cautious optimism' over BlackRock deal
A climate policy expert says he is cautiously optimistic about the investment from BlackRock to help NZ reach 100 percent renewable energy.
Global heatwaves 'a wake-up call for Australia'
Global heatwaves 'a wake-up call for Australia'
Australians are being warned to brace for blistering temperatures this summer as governments are called on to prepare an action plan ahead of time.
US, Europe health warnings over heat
US, Europe health warnings over heat
A global pattern of heatwaves has intensified and the World Meteorological Organization is warning of an increased risk of deaths linked to excessively high temperatures.
Extreme heat prompts health warnings in US, Europe
Extreme heat prompts health warnings in US, Europe
A global pattern of heatwaves has intensified and the World Meteorological Organization is warning of an increased risk of deaths linked to excessively high temperatures.
China logs record 52 degree heat
China logs record 52 degree heat
A remote Chinese township has endured temperatures of more than 52degCelsius, setting a record for a country that was battling minus 50degC weather just six months ago.
Single-use plastics banned from weekend
Single-use plastics banned from weekend
Fruit and vegetable stores around the country are preparing to ditch the plastic, as a ban on single-use produce bags comes into effect.
Australia says offshore wind farm could power 8 million homes
Australia says offshore wind farm could power 8 million homes
Millions of homes could be powered by a proposed offshore wind farm stretching from the coast of western Victoria to South Australia.
More mining not less in climate change targets
More mining not less in climate change targets
More mining, not less, is needed to support the world's climate change targets and avert an energy shortage, a global summit has been told.
'More mining needed' in climate change action
'More mining needed' in climate change action
More mining, not less, is needed to support the world's climate change targets and avert an energy shortage, a global summit has been told.
Ministers in NZ-Australia climate partnership meeting
Ministers in NZ-Australia climate partnership meeting
New Zealand and Australia have teamed up to make the most of their transition to low emission and climate-resilient economies - and it could mean more-affordable electric vehicles.
Pacific Islands to push climate change in South Korea summit
Pacific Islands to push climate change in South Korea summit
Pacific Island leaders will meet South Korea's President on Monday, their third summit in a week with a large economy as the region seeks stronger action on climate change.
Climate concerns get airing
Climate concerns get airing
The latest in a series of climate strikes has taken on a grander scale in hopes of forging "a resilient Ōtepoti."
Wind, solar generation on the rise globally
Wind, solar generation on the rise globally
Wind and solar energy represented a record 12% of global electricity generation last year, up from 10% in 2021, a new report has found.
Proposed Australian coal mines 'catastrophic' for environment
Proposed Australian coal mines 'catastrophic' for environment
Experts warn that approving proposed coal mines across Australia would cause almost 18 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas pollution to be emitted.