Climate Change
Data scientist Hannah Ritchie on reasons for climate optimism
While she was writing her book Not the End of the World: How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet, Dr Hannah Ritchie had a picture of her younger self by her computer. Audio
2020: Jane Fonda
Actor, producer, activist and former fitness guru, Jane Fonda reflects on her relationship with climate change activism in her 2020 book: ‘What Can I Do? My Path from Climate Despair to Action’. She… Audio
Contradictory messages from Dubai on climate
It's unclear if commentators at COP28 are holding their breaths to see what the Dubai conference will deliver, or because the oil producing country is blanketed in haze. Audio
Contradictory messages from Dubai on climate
It's unclear if commentators at COP28 are holding their breaths to see what the Dubai conference will deliver, or because the oil producing country is blanketed in haze.
AudioBuilding a wetland on farm
A wetland at the bottom of a dairy farm in South Wairarapa is reducing most of the nitrates being drained from the paddocks. The project at Kaiwaiwai Dairies is nearly a decade old and one of the… Audio
Building a wetland on farm
A wetland at the bottom of a dairy farm in South Wairarapa is reducing most of the nitrates being drained from the paddocks. The project at Kaiwaiwai Dairies is nearly a decade old and one of the…
AudioDeal to hand out money to countries hit by climate disasters
Climate change summit in Dubai opens with a deal to hand out money to countries hit by disasters linked to global-warming. Audio
Pacific leaders announce commitments for region's future
Pacific Islands Forum leaders announce commitments for region's future. Audio
'Don't lift ban on oil and gas exploration' - Vanuatu says to NZ
"Don't lift the ban on oil and gas exploration" - Vanuatu's climate minister says to incoming New Zealand government. Audio
Forecasting in changing times
In the last week, Hurricane Otis hit southern Mexico with little warning, and Cyclone Lola set a record for the earliest category five cyclone in the southern hemisphere. Climate change is making work… Audio
Forecasting in changing times
In the last week, Hurricane Otis hit southern Mexico with little warning, and Cyclone Lola set a record for the earliest category five cyclone in the southern hemisphere. Climate change is making work…
AudioOur Changing World – Our El Niño summer
How do meteorologists predict what's coming? As we head into an El Niño summer. climate change is making weather forecasting tough. Audio
The Week in Detail: Tiny homes, mental health awareness, and Afghan refugees
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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The Week in Detail: Tiny homes, mental health awareness, and Afghan refugees
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioPac leaders continue call for climate action at UN
Pacific leaders continue to call for climate action at UN General Assembly. Audio
Recycling the wrong ideas about climate change
Recycling is not the beginning nor end when it comes to climate change. In fact, it comes way down the list of things you can personally do to help save the planet. Audio
Recycling the wrong ideas about climate change
Recycling is not the beginning nor end when it comes to climate change. In fact, it comes way down the list of things you can personally do to help save the planet.
AudioTodd Muller and 'What might have been'
Among a long week of debates at Parliament, MPs still found the time for farewell speeches from departing colleagues. Todd Muller's stood out and while uncomfortable for his colleagues, it is worth… Video, Audio
Todd Muller and 'What might have been'
Among a long week of debates at Parliament, MPs still found the time for farewell speeches from departing colleagues. Todd Muller's stood out and while uncomfortable for his colleagues, it is worth…
Video, AudioAfter a summer of cyclones, are we ready for a summer of wildfires?
Scenes of mass destruction in Greece and Hawaii have shown us just how serious wildfires are. Audio
