Greenhouse gas emissions
Former Governor-General Patsy Reddy appointed to chair Climate Change Commission from February 2025
9th Dec 24, 11:49am
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Former Governor-General Patsy Reddy appointed to chair Climate Change Commission from February 2025
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
After nearly 10 years of debate, COP29’s carbon trading deal is seriously flawed, Kate Dooley argues
27th Nov 24, 10:04am
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After nearly 10 years of debate, COP29’s carbon trading deal is seriously flawed, Kate Dooley argues
Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it’s more about greenwashing than helping the climate
16th Nov 24, 8:45am
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Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it’s more about greenwashing than helping the climate
Reductions in pastoral farming among advice unveiled by the Climate Change Commission on how to handle greenhouse gas emissions in the years ahead
11th Nov 24, 12:23pm
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Reductions in pastoral farming among advice unveiled by the Climate Change Commission on how to handle greenhouse gas emissions in the years ahead
The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect
11th Nov 24, 11:50am
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The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect
Small steps are underway to pay other countries to help meet New Zealand's international climate change commitments
31st Oct 24, 10:31am
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Small steps are underway to pay other countries to help meet New Zealand's international climate change commitments
Sara Walton & Andrea Foley use a new tracker to look at how well NZ companies are doing at reporting their climate impacts
10th Sep 24, 10:17am
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Sara Walton & Andrea Foley use a new tracker to look at how well NZ companies are doing at reporting their climate impacts
Aiming to reduce transport CO2 emissions, Taupõ's Miraka dairy company introduces hydrogen-diesel powered milk tanker
4th Sep 24, 2:03pm
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Aiming to reduce transport CO2 emissions, Taupõ's Miraka dairy company introduces hydrogen-diesel powered milk tanker
ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt says NZ exporters' customers want them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and what matters is what customers want
15th Aug 24, 9:34am
ASB CEO Vittoria Shortt says NZ exporters' customers want them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and what matters is what customers want
Failure to meet climate commitments from Paris Agreement could cost New Zealand in trade partnerships, warns Climate Change Commission
3rd Aug 24, 9:20am
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Failure to meet climate commitments from Paris Agreement could cost New Zealand in trade partnerships, warns Climate Change Commission
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
Statistics NZ says greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.7% in the March quarter, the largest quarterly decrease since the agency started tracking emissions in 2010
23rd Jul 24, 12:23pm
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Statistics NZ says greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.7% in the March quarter, the largest quarterly decrease since the agency started tracking emissions in 2010
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
Senior minister Todd McClay will accept the findings of an expert panel which has been asked to provide advice on lowering methane emission reduction targets
27th Jun 24, 5:32pm
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Senior minister Todd McClay will accept the findings of an expert panel which has been asked to provide advice on lowering methane emission reduction targets
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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
Government delivers six year delay to on-farm emissions pricing, as promised during the election campaign
11th Jun 24, 12:57pm
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Government delivers six year delay to on-farm emissions pricing, as promised during the election campaign
SEC approves first US climate disclosure rules: Why the requirements are much weaker than planned and what they mean for companies
8th Mar 24, 9:31am
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SEC approves first US climate disclosure rules: Why the requirements are much weaker than planned and what they mean for companies
One of NZ’s most contentious climate cases is moving forward. And the world is watching
13th Feb 24, 11:45am
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One of NZ’s most contentious climate cases is moving forward. And the world is watching
‘It’s not game over – it’s game on’: Why 2024 is an inflection point for the climate crisis
24th Jan 24, 9:16am
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‘It’s not game over – it’s game on’: Why 2024 is an inflection point for the climate crisis
A survey for Federated Farmers shows over a quarter of farmers feeling under pressure from banks while overall satisfaction levels with the banks have dropped
18th Dec 23, 1:16pm
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A survey for Federated Farmers shows over a quarter of farmers feeling under pressure from banks while overall satisfaction levels with the banks have dropped
Harnessing the oceans to ‘bury’ carbon has huge potential – and risk – so New Zealand needs to move with caution
8th Dec 23, 9:46am
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Harnessing the oceans to ‘bury’ carbon has huge potential – and risk – so New Zealand needs to move with caution
As disasters and heat intensify, can the world meet the urgency of the moment at the COP28 climate talks?
29th Nov 23, 1:55pm
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As disasters and heat intensify, can the world meet the urgency of the moment at the COP28 climate talks?
Exxon, Apple and other corporate giants will have to disclose all their emissions under California’s new climate laws – that will have a global impact
13th Oct 23, 11:55am
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Exxon, Apple and other corporate giants will have to disclose all their emissions under California’s new climate laws – that will have a global impact
New Zealand’s carbon emissions are on the way down – thanks in part to policies now under threat
10th Oct 23, 9:16am
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New Zealand’s carbon emissions are on the way down – thanks in part to policies now under threat