Bigger, heavier 'rivers in the sky' are on the cards as the planet heats, the latest report on New Zealand's climate says.
If domestic cats and dogs go vegan, their planet-friendly diet could help to curb global warming, research suggests.
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 Party leader David Seymour says his party will stop what he calls wasteful climate change spending.
Act Party leader David Seymour says his party will stop what he calls wasteful climate change spending.
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 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 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.
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.
A climate policy expert says he is cautiously optimistic about the investment from BlackRock to help NZ reach 100 percent renewable energy.
Australians are being warned to brace for blistering temperatures this summer as governments are called on to prepare an action plan ahead of time.
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.
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.
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.
Fruit and vegetable stores around the country are preparing to ditch the plastic, as a ban on single-use produce bags comes into effect.
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, is needed to support the world's climate change targets and avert an energy shortage, a global summit has been told.
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.
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 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.
