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WorldSeptember 27

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.
Youth take 32 countries to court over climate inaction
Youth take 32 countries to court over climate inaction
NewsSeptember 26

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 cancel 'wasteful' climate change spending
Act vows to cancel 'wasteful' climate change spending
NationalSeptember 26

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.
Act vows to stop 'wasteful' climate change spending
Act vows to stop 'wasteful' climate change spending
DunedinSeptember 24

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.
DCC adopts zero-carbon plan, mayor's preference rejected
DCC adopts zero-carbon plan, mayor's preference rejected
NewsAugust 19

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 back carbon dividend
National, Greens back carbon dividend
NationalAugust 19

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.
National, Greens support carbon dividend
National, Greens support carbon dividend
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DunedinAugust 14

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.
Big decisions loom for South Dunedin
Big decisions loom for South Dunedin
BusinessAugust 9

'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.
'Cautious optimism' over BlackRock deal
'Cautious optimism' over BlackRock deal
AustraliaJuly 21

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.
NewsJuly 19

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.
US, Europe health warnings over heat
US, Europe health warnings over heat
WorldJuly 19

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.
Extreme heat prompts health warnings in US, Europe
Extreme heat prompts health warnings in US, Europe
WorldJuly 17

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.
BusinessJune 29

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.
Single-use plastics banned from weekend
Single-use plastics banned from weekend
AustraliaJune 28

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.
Australia says offshore wind farm could power 8 million homes
Australia says offshore wind farm could power 8 million homes
NewsJune 26

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 not less in climate change targets
More mining not less in climate change targets
AustraliaJune 26

'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.
'More mining needed' in climate change action
'More mining needed' in climate change action
NationalJune 8

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.
Ministers in NZ-Australia climate partnership meeting
Ministers in NZ-Australia climate partnership meeting
WorldMay 28

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.
Pacific Islands to push climate change in South Korea summit
Pacific Islands to push climate change in South Korea summit
DunedinMay 26

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."
Climate concerns get airing
Climate concerns get airing
WorldApril 11

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.
Wind, solar generation on the rise globally
Wind, solar generation on the rise globally
AustraliaMarch 28

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.
WorldMarch 21

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".
Thunberg, climate activists get court nod to sue Swedish state
Thunberg, climate activists get court nod to sue Swedish state
WorldFebruary 5

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.
Global plastics crisis deepening
Global plastics crisis deepening
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The MixNovember 20

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.
When the mountains crumble
When the mountains crumble