Paris Agreement
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
EV advocates launch legal action against the government for weakening emissions standards, saying NZ will miss its Paris Agreement climate targets 'by a country mile'
15th Oct 24, 11:42am
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EV advocates launch legal action against the government for weakening emissions standards, saying NZ will miss its Paris Agreement climate targets 'by a country mile'
Air New Zealand won’t be the last company to miss its climate goals – here’s why
16th Aug 24, 10:27am
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Air New Zealand won’t be the last company to miss its climate goals – here’s why
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
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
Global demand for oil could peak soon meaning NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add up, Jen Purdie says
14th Jun 24, 9:48am
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Global demand for oil could peak soon meaning NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add up, Jen Purdie says
Newsroom's Rod Oram on the 'deeply, deeply, deeply fascinating experience' of being on the ground at COP28 for the UAE consensus
19th Dec 23, 9:25am
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Newsroom's Rod Oram on the 'deeply, deeply, deeply fascinating experience' of being on the ground at COP28 for the UAE consensus
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?
Christina Hood explains why New Zealand is one of the easiest countries in the world in which to get to net zero emissions of greenhouse gases
8th Nov 23, 2:30pm
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Christina Hood explains why New Zealand is one of the easiest countries in the world in which to get to net zero emissions of greenhouse gases
The need for and production of food isn't going away. Angus Kebbell says we should celebrate the work farmers do, and make sure the progress they make on climate change is science-based to protect global food security
16th Sep 23, 10:43am
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The need for and production of food isn't going away. Angus Kebbell says we should celebrate the work farmers do, and make sure the progress they make on climate change is science-based to protect global food security
Ailie Gallant & Kimberley Reid say we haven’t yet failed to meet the Paris climate targets, but July's record heat shows we are dangerously close to the line
14th Sep 23, 10:38am
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Ailie Gallant & Kimberley Reid say we haven’t yet failed to meet the Paris climate targets, but July's record heat shows we are dangerously close to the line
The Commerce Commission is reviewing the way it sets prices for electric lines companies and other monopolies, any change could ease investment limitations on decarbonising energy
14th Jun 23, 11:45am
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The Commerce Commission is reviewing the way it sets prices for electric lines companies and other monopolies, any change could ease investment limitations on decarbonising energy
Global warming to bring record hot year by 2028 – probably our first above 1.5°C limit, Andrew King says
18th May 23, 10:54am
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Global warming to bring record hot year by 2028 – probably our first above 1.5°C limit, Andrew King says
Susan Harris says the carbon price needs to go up, gradually, until it hurts. Then, emissions will come down
29th Mar 23, 4:48pm
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Susan Harris says the carbon price needs to go up, gradually, until it hurts. Then, emissions will come down
Gareth Vaughan on excuseflation, pure self interest in reducing livestock methane emissions, Dickensian law in Arkansas, & good work if you can get it
12th Mar 23, 6:30am
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Gareth Vaughan on excuseflation, pure self interest in reducing livestock methane emissions, Dickensian law in Arkansas, & good work if you can get it
Air of compromise: NZ’s Emissions Reduction Plan reveals a climate budget that’s long on planning, short on strategy
18th May 22, 10:07am
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Air of compromise: NZ’s Emissions Reduction Plan reveals a climate budget that’s long on planning, short on strategy
IPCC finds the world has its best chance yet to slash emissions – if it seizes the opportunity
5th Apr 22, 9:20am
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IPCC finds the world has its best chance yet to slash emissions – if it seizes the opportunity
Guy Trafford laments the ongoing decline of the NZ sheep industry, pressured by climate change and related regulations, alternative livestock systems, and forestry, all despite Article 2 of the Paris Agreement
20th Aug 21, 11:54am
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Guy Trafford laments the ongoing decline of the NZ sheep industry, pressured by climate change and related regulations, alternative livestock systems, and forestry, all despite Article 2 of the Paris Agreement
Guy Trafford reads the LCANZI legal challenge to the Climate Change Commission decisions (so you don't have to) and finds they may have an arguable case
6th Jul 21, 1:33pm
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Guy Trafford reads the LCANZI legal challenge to the Climate Change Commission decisions (so you don't have to) and finds they may have an arguable case
The Australian Government leadership is now dominated by two throwback climate change sceptics. Guy Trafford assesses where they are going, and why New Zealand may benefit
25th Jun 21, 10:52am
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The Australian Government leadership is now dominated by two throwback climate change sceptics. Guy Trafford assesses where they are going, and why New Zealand may benefit
Assessing accelerated upgrades to the electricity grid and deferring investment in a shovel ready geothermal power station - the energy sector re-calibrates with NZAS's signaled exit
9th Jul 20, 6:54pm
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Assessing accelerated upgrades to the electricity grid and deferring investment in a shovel ready geothermal power station - the energy sector re-calibrates with NZAS's signaled exit
NZ Aluminium Smelters says lower cost power could prompt it to keep its doors open, but the window of opportunity is closing quickly; Government won't provide subsidy
9th Jul 20, 11:29am
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NZ Aluminium Smelters says lower cost power could prompt it to keep its doors open, but the window of opportunity is closing quickly; Government won't provide subsidy
About 1000 jobs on the line in Southland as Rio Tinto gives notice to Meridian Energy that it is closing its smelter
9th Jul 20, 8:32am
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About 1000 jobs on the line in Southland as Rio Tinto gives notice to Meridian Energy that it is closing its smelter
Closing the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter down entirely isn’t the answer, but neither is letting it run as before. Jeanette Fitzsimons has a compromise plan
2nd Dec 19, 11:41am
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Closing the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter down entirely isn’t the answer, but neither is letting it run as before. Jeanette Fitzsimons has a compromise plan
Banks whose business models and lending policies fail to adapt to climate change risk could see their creditworthiness deteriorating quickly in case of rapid climate change, S&P says
11th Sep 19, 9:37am
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Banks whose business models and lending policies fail to adapt to climate change risk could see their creditworthiness deteriorating quickly in case of rapid climate change, S&P says