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.
Climate change
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.
Emissions plan includes scheme to scrap cars
Govt releases draft emissions plan, including scheme to scrap cars
Banning new gas connections and paying people to scrap their dirty cars are among Government suggestions to drag New Zealand's persistently high greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.
Teen protesters 'endangering their lives': Police
Teen protesters 'endangering their lives': Police
A train driver stopped by climate activists this morning did not see three youths on the tracks until the train was ‘‘dangerously’’ close, police say.
Climate Change report: What's the future of gas?
Climate Change report: What's the future of gas?
Small businesses such as restaurants and cafes could be impacted after the Climate Change Commission released its first report, with a raft of targets proposed to cut New Zealand's emissions.
Digging up the past
Digging up the past
No-one thinks coal is good for the environment. So, why is a coal-heavy, national mining forum about to be held in Dunedin? Bruce Munro takes a look.