'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.
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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.
Thunberg, climate activists get court nod to sue Swedish state
Thunberg, climate activists get court nod to sue Swedish state
A Swedish court has given Greta Thunberg and hundreds of other activists the go-ahead to proceed with a lawsuit against the Swedish state for "insufficient climate policy".
Global plastics crisis deepening
Global plastics crisis deepening
Fossil fuel companies continue to make mind-boggling amounts of new, single-use plastic while doing almost nothing to reuse what already exists, a new analysis says.
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When the mountains crumble
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When the mountains crumble
In this extract from Vanishing Ice: Stories of New Zealand’s glaciers, Lynley Hargreaves describes the new hazards glacier retreat is providing for climbers.
Farmers warned about need for urgency
Farmers warned about need for urgency
The Climate Change Commission boss is adamant that farm emissions cannot be underpriced or changes delayed as time runs out on New Zealand reaching climate change targets.
No magic bullet for methane: Prof
No magic bullet for methane: Prof
Honorary professor Keith Woodford has doubts about the ‘‘hype’’ around adding seaweed in feed supplements to cut methane emissions from livestock.
Net Carbon Zero extending to lamb, venison
Net Carbon Zero extending to lamb, venison
A major meat processor is stepping up its Net Carbon Zero programme to include lamb and venison.
HWEN partners aiming to close gap
HWEN partners aiming to close gap
He Waka Eke Noa’s (HWEN) partners are working on climate change solutions to close the gap between the sector version and the Government’s farming emissions’ proposal.
$100 billion green plan for Aussie industries
$100 billion green plan for Aussie industries
Australia's heavy industries have joined forces to devise a $100 billion plan to go green amid global pressure to respond more rapidly to climate change.
Global veganisation 'now a survival imperative'
Global veganisation 'now a survival imperative'
Governments are being warned that a mass move to a vegan diet - without meat or animal products - is imperative for the survival of humanity.
Climate change factor in extreme autumn weather
Climate change factor in extreme autumn weather
Climate change was a factor in autumn being the second-equal warmest on record, but last season also brought extreme flooding, high winds, tornadoes, and drought.
Public image campaign for coal launched
Public image campaign for coal launched
A campaign has been launched with the aim of ensuring New Zealanders understand why coal is important — even if they do not love it.
Australia ranked last for climate policies
Australia ranked last for climate policies
Australia's climate policies have been ranked last out of 64 countries and the nation among the worst offenders for emissions, renewables and energy use.
Tuvalu minister stands in sea for speech to show climate change
Tuvalu minister stands in sea for speech to show climate change
Tuvalu's foreign minister has given a speech to the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow standing knee-deep in seawater to show how his low-lying Pacific island nation is on the front line...
Last best chance
Last best chance
As the world gathers to accelerate climate action, economist Associate Prof Ralph Chapman tells Bruce Munro it’s almost too late.