Climate
CO2 in geothermal wells to mitigate climate change effects
Storing carbon dioxide in geothermal wells could be a cheap way to mitigate climate change, and New Zealand is well placed to do it according to researchers at the University of Canterbury. Too good… Audio
How Antarctica's 'landfast' ice is dwindling and why that's bad news
To understand wide global phenomena such as changes in ocean currents and warming trends, a team of Antarctic ice researchers say scientific models need to include key missing information.
No options ruled out for flood-prone South Dunedin - 'Managed retreat part of conversation'
The Dunedin City Council is gearing up for a discussion about the future of its most densely populated area.
More foul smells in Bromley as Compost plant plagues residents
School children and residents plagued by foul smells in their Christchurch suburb have let their emotions fly at a City Council meeting. The Bromley community, which was affected by a pong from a… Audio
'Number one hazard': Call for more unified approach to preparing services for flood rescues
The country is scrambling to deal with flood rescues in the face of growing threats fuelled by climate change.
Can rocks help combat climate change?
While the world tries to find significant cuts in greenhouse gas emissions there are now experts who believe that cannot be achieved without active removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Audio
Forestry advocate dismisses need for ETS review
"Using a hammer when a screwdriver would do." That's what one relevant player is saying about the government's wide-ranging review of the country's emissions trading scheme. Tamata Hauha, which… Audio
Beef + Lamb applaud ETS review
The government says it's reviewing the country's emissions trading scheme, and one of the industry group's most affected by the process says the move was "long overdue". Beef and Lamb says the… Audio
Māori could be 'loser' in Emissions Trading Scheme review
Māori could be billions of dollars out of pocket from proposals to review the Emissions Trading Scheme released today, an advocate says.
Swiss voters back net-zero carbon bill
The law will require a move away from dependence on imported oil and gas towards the use of renewable sources.
Govt proposes ETS redesign
The government wants the public's input on possible changes to forestry carbon farming, including imposing restrictions about pine trees.
Maori forest owners raise concern for proposed ETS changes
A group representing Maori forest owners say Maori could be billions of dollars out of pocket as a result of proposals to review the Emissions Trading Scheme . The Government today released for… Audio
New additional ETS scheme floated in review of carbon market
The government has floated a series of options to reform the Emissions Trading Scheme, with the highest ranked option one which sets up a whole new additional ETS scheme.
Government review of Emissions Trading Scheme to be released
The Climate Change Commission has said the ETS in its current form is a threat to achieving the country's reduction targets.
Too rapid for rafting: Wet weather costs sector at least $1m, say businesses
Two rafting companies believe they and others have collectively lost at least $1 million as high flows keep them off the Kaituna River.
ETS auction fails again - but is that bad?
Is it bad that a carbon auction that allows firms to pay to pollute has now failed twice in a row?
Pacific nations push for decarbonisation of shipping industry by 2050
Pacific nations wants shipping sector to end reliance on fossil fuels Audio
Why a big chunk of the climate fund hasn't been spent yet
Tens of millions of dollars earmarked for government climate change projects are yet to be spent.
Nelson and Tasman to get major public transport revamp from August
Nelson and Tasman will soon have a new public transport service - with more destinations, more regular buses and lower fares - serviced by a fleet of 17 electric buses.
ACT promises end to sacrificing farmers to 'climate gods'
The ACT Party has unveiled its plan for the primary industries.
