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.
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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.
Climate outlook predicts 'rivers in the sky', heatwaves in the sea
Climate outlook predicts 'rivers in the sky', heatwaves in the sea
Bigger, heavier 'rivers in the sky' are on the cards as the planet heats, the latest report on New Zealand's climate says.
Vegan cats and dogs 'could help save planet'
Vegan cats and dogs 'could help save planet'
If domestic cats and dogs go vegan, their planet-friendly diet could help to curb global warming, research suggests.
Youth take 32 countries to court over climate inaction
Youth take 32 countries to court over climate inaction
Six young people from Portugal have gone head-to-head with 32 European governments, alleging in court that their failure to act fast enough on climate change is a violation of their human rights.
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.
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.