Global Warming
As a starter for 10% of the Party Vote, 'saving the planet' is a very respectable objective, writes Chris Trotter, but what does being Green really mean in 2024?
9th Dec 24, 8:15am
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As a starter for 10% of the Party Vote, 'saving the planet' is a very respectable objective, writes Chris Trotter, but what does being Green really mean in 2024?
Methane emissions targets may be lowered after panel scientists delivered a report looking at an alternative approach
4th Dec 24, 7:29pm
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Methane emissions targets may be lowered after panel scientists delivered a report looking at an alternative approach
Plane delivery delays, alternative jet fuel difficulties and lack of regulatory support sees Air NZ step out of SBTi global carbon reduction organisation
31st Jul 24, 12:09pm
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Plane delivery delays, alternative jet fuel difficulties and lack of regulatory support sees Air NZ step out of SBTi global carbon reduction organisation
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?
Microsoft's 2024 sustainability report shows the tech giant's indirect emissions have risen by 30.9% since 2020
16th May 24, 4:18pm
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Microsoft's 2024 sustainability report shows the tech giant's indirect emissions have risen by 30.9% since 2020
John Tookey says one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle, NZ still needs a plan to fix its failing infrastructure
7th Feb 24, 8:41am
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John Tookey says one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle, NZ still needs a plan to fix its failing infrastructure
Fonterra says it will target a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of milk it collects
9th Nov 23, 11:58am
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Fonterra says it will target a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of milk it collects
Elevated inflation means central banks may have to keep policy rates higher in a way that stretches the capacity of borrowers to repay debt, says the IMF
11th Oct 23, 10:14am
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Elevated inflation means central banks may have to keep policy rates higher in a way that stretches the capacity of borrowers to repay debt, says the IMF
Expectations increasingly drive inflation dynamics. Improvements in monetary policy frameworks can better inform people’s inflation expectations and thereby help reduce inflation at lower output cost
5th Oct 23, 9:33am
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Expectations increasingly drive inflation dynamics. Improvements in monetary policy frameworks can better inform people’s inflation expectations and thereby help reduce inflation at lower output cost
The IMF says managing the climate transition calls for a fiscal balancing act with the right mix of policies
3rd Oct 23, 9:48am
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The IMF says managing the climate transition calls for a fiscal balancing act with the right mix of policies
The 2023 update from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has found that the world is likely to miss its most ambitious climate target - limiting warming to +1.5 degrees C
21st Mar 23, 9:09am
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The 2023 update from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has found that the world is likely to miss its most ambitious climate target - limiting warming to +1.5 degrees C
Hans Taparia says the current system for ESG investing is just regular capitalism at its slickest: ingenious marketing in the service of profits. To protect the planet he wants to see much tougher reform and regulation of these claims
1st Oct 22, 11:38am
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Hans Taparia says the current system for ESG investing is just regular capitalism at its slickest: ingenious marketing in the service of profits. To protect the planet he wants to see much tougher reform and regulation of these claims
Economist Brian Easton looks at half a dozen external economic issues that will greatly affect this country
21st Sep 20, 9:21am
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Economist Brian Easton looks at half a dozen external economic issues that will greatly affect this country
Katharine Moody on Government options for bottom trawling, pokies, synthetic nitrogen, agricultural emissions and the Billion Trees policy
8th Nov 19, 10:00am
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Katharine Moody on Government options for bottom trawling, pokies, synthetic nitrogen, agricultural emissions and the Billion Trees policy
ICCC report calls for accelerated electrification to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, saying a shift to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2035 is too costly
16th Jul 19, 3:03pm
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ICCC report calls for accelerated electrification to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, saying a shift to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2035 is too costly
The growing cost pressures councils face due to climate change are real, but adaption costs won't be addressed by the Government's Zero Carbon Bill
15th Jul 19, 2:29pm
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The growing cost pressures councils face due to climate change are real, but adaption costs won't be addressed by the Government's Zero Carbon Bill
Auckland Council submission on the Government's Zero Carbon Bill raises the ire of Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore
11th Jul 19, 2:09pm
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Auckland Council submission on the Government's Zero Carbon Bill raises the ire of Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore
Motu researchers on the politics of pandanomics, the perils of fruit juice, the perks of deactivating Facebook, the best time to score, and whether weeds can save the world...
24th May 19, 10:01am
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Motu researchers on the politics of pandanomics, the perils of fruit juice, the perks of deactivating Facebook, the best time to score, and whether weeds can save the world...
Katharine Moody on the MAD doctrine, plaudits to Winston Peters, how science makes environmental controversies worse, fighting climate change by not focusing on climate change and more
17th May 19, 10:00am
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Katharine Moody on the MAD doctrine, plaudits to Winston Peters, how science makes environmental controversies worse, fighting climate change by not focusing on climate change and more
Long-time interest.co.nz commenter Murray Grimwood (aka Power Down Kiwi) on the energy returns on energy invested, why we don't want to believe in Peak Oil and climate change, and more
10th May 19, 10:00am
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Long-time interest.co.nz commenter Murray Grimwood (aka Power Down Kiwi) on the energy returns on energy invested, why we don't want to believe in Peak Oil and climate change, and more
New panel established to assess the risks of climate change is positive news according to Local Government New Zealand
15th Apr 19, 4:07pm
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New panel established to assess the risks of climate change is positive news according to Local Government New Zealand
Environment watchdog says forests should only be able to offset biological emissions, not fossil fuel emissions; Government disagrees and won't change tack
26th Mar 19, 2:32pm
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Environment watchdog says forests should only be able to offset biological emissions, not fossil fuel emissions; Government disagrees and won't change tack
Local Government New Zealand's call for government action to address rising sea levels met with minister's somewhat muted response
4th Feb 19, 1:55pm
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Local Government New Zealand's call for government action to address rising sea levels met with minister's somewhat muted response
Local Government New Zealand says up to $14 billion of local government infrastructure is at risk from rising sea levels and climate change
31st Jan 19, 11:12am
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Local Government New Zealand says up to $14 billion of local government infrastructure is at risk from rising sea levels and climate change
Warning bells rung loud and clear over oil/gas exploration ban adding pressure to an already stressed energy sector. Govt gives OMV more time to drill in Great South Basin
17th Oct 18, 6:42am
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Warning bells rung loud and clear over oil/gas exploration ban adding pressure to an already stressed energy sector. Govt gives OMV more time to drill in Great South Basin