environment
Departing head of the Climate Change Commission says emissions reductions here should not be blocked because other countries are worse
3rd Dec 24, 3:20pm
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Departing head of the Climate Change Commission says emissions reductions here should not be blocked because other countries are worse
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Government plans to block councils from notifying freshwater plans after talks seeking a delay met with only partial success
22nd Oct 24, 7:03pm
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Government plans to block councils from notifying freshwater plans after talks seeking a delay met with only partial success
Chloe Swarbrick has won her battle with Darleen Tana and now needs to refocus the Green Party on winning votes
20th Oct 24, 6:30am
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Chloe Swarbrick has won her battle with Darleen Tana and now needs to refocus the Green Party on winning votes
Manawanui sinking: Christopher Battershill explains why a speedy cleanup will be crucial – and the main challenges ahead
9th Oct 24, 11:54am
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Manawanui sinking: Christopher Battershill explains why a speedy cleanup will be crucial – and the main challenges ahead
The details of the government's new $27.5 million Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund
23rd Sep 24, 11:02am
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The details of the government's new $27.5 million Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund
Scientists reviewed 7000 studies on microplastics. Their alarming conclusion puts humanity on notice
20th Sep 24, 10:43am
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Scientists reviewed 7000 studies on microplastics. Their alarming conclusion puts humanity on notice
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The Government is warning regional councils to take note of looming changes to resource management law when making 10-year plans which could be expensive to unravel later
20th Sep 24, 9:44am
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The Government is warning regional councils to take note of looming changes to resource management law when making 10-year plans which could be expensive to unravel later
Responsible Investment Association Australasia launches nature investor ‘toolkit’ to help companies and investors in managing environmental risks and opportunities
19th Sep 24, 1:30pm
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Responsible Investment Association Australasia launches nature investor ‘toolkit’ to help companies and investors in managing environmental risks and opportunities
AUT's Amy Errmann looks at whether ‘slow tourism’ could be the answer to an over-tourism backlash
11th Sep 24, 7:37am
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AUT's Amy Errmann looks at whether ‘slow tourism’ could be the answer to an over-tourism backlash
Global population growth is now slowing rapidly. Will a falling population be better for the environment?
27th Aug 24, 12:54pm
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Global population growth is now slowing rapidly. Will a falling population be better for the environment?
Enthusiasm and caution from agricultural industry groups over government moves to open up gene technology to commercial use
26th Aug 24, 11:45am
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Enthusiasm and caution from agricultural industry groups over government moves to open up gene technology to commercial use
Ministers will no longer have the final say over fast-track consent process
Academic and veteran environmentalist Mike Joy assails easy solutions to climate change such as biofuels, and calls for more intellectual rigour and simpler lifestyles for the sake of the planet
1st Aug 24, 12:34pm
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Academic and veteran environmentalist Mike Joy assails easy solutions to climate change such as biofuels, and calls for more intellectual rigour and simpler lifestyles for the sake of the planet
Air conditioning causes around 3% of greenhouse gas emissions. How will this change in the future?
30th Jul 24, 2:55pm
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Air conditioning causes around 3% of greenhouse gas emissions. How will this change in the future?
In the latest episode of our Of Interest podcast, Steven Hail gives the MMT perspective on the monetary system, inflation, climate change & more
27th Jul 24, 9:14am
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In the latest episode of our Of Interest podcast, Steven Hail gives the MMT perspective on the monetary system, inflation, climate change & more
The Government is looking at pumping CO2 underground and storing it there to fight climate change
10th Jul 24, 8:27am
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The Government is looking at pumping CO2 underground and storing it there to fight climate change
Latest 2024 environmental report has Google's greenhouse gas output increasing by 48% since 2019
3rd Jul 24, 1:40pm
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Latest 2024 environmental report has Google's greenhouse gas output increasing by 48% since 2019
When it comes to power, solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade
3rd Jul 24, 12:27pm
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When it comes to power, solar is about to leave nuclear and everything else in the shade
NZ’s government wants to kick-start a mining boom – but they’re unlikely to hit paydirt, Glenn Banks says
27th Jun 24, 1:15pm
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NZ’s government wants to kick-start a mining boom – but they’re unlikely to hit paydirt, Glenn Banks says
Resource management is always political – the Fast-track Approvals Bill is just honest about it, Jeffrey McNeill argues
21st Jun 24, 11:54am
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Resource management is always political – the Fast-track Approvals Bill is just honest about it, Jeffrey McNeill argues
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New report says imported biofuels needed to make NZ's electricity substantially more renewable because local sources are impractical or expensive
20th Jun 24, 7:54am
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New report says imported biofuels needed to make NZ's electricity substantially more renewable because local sources are impractical or expensive
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Drop in natural gas production sees increased use of coal for electricity generation
15th Jun 24, 9:10am
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Drop in natural gas production sees increased use of coal for electricity generation
Gas companies appear unlikely to rush in to open ocean exploration despite the Government's decision to lift a ban imposed by its predecessor
13th Jun 24, 10:14am
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Gas companies appear unlikely to rush in to open ocean exploration despite the Government's decision to lift a ban imposed by its predecessor
Revenue and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts eyes capital and funding opportunities in climate change, with energy and emissions high on that list
13th Jun 24, 5:00am
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Revenue and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts eyes capital and funding opportunities in climate change, with energy and emissions high on that list
Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts says the future success and resilience of New Zealand and its economy will be determined by how the Government prepares for climate change impacts
12th Jun 24, 10:22am
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Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts says the future success and resilience of New Zealand and its economy will be determined by how the Government prepares for climate change impacts