Climate Change
After 20 years of CO2 rises, where are we now?
After two decades of fine words and twists in climate change policy, Robert McLachlan writes, the new government heralds a change in direction.
New govt a factor in firming carbon prices - trader
The price of carbon credits has risen by $1 a tonne since Labour's coalition government came to power and is forecast to rise by another dollar to $20 by Christmas.
Climate change could kill 50-80% of Pacific fish species: study
Pacific Island nations could lose between 50 and 80 percent of their fish species by the end of the century if climate change continues unabated, according to a new study. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 November 2017
War of attrition being waged on Manus; Fiji-backed initiatives agreed on at COP23; The cross-country pooling of resources could be an option for tackling an epidemic of cancer; 10,000 Christmas… Audio
Fiji-backed initiatives agreed on at COP23
Two climate-related initiatives pushed by Fiji have been agreed on by governments at the just-concluded UN climate summit in Bonn, Germany. Audio
How will countries meet Paris Climate targets?
The latest UN climate change negotiations have wrapped up in Bonn - so how will members meet their targets from the Paris Agreement? Kathryn talks with social scientist Bronwyn Hayward of the… Audio
UN calls for greener investors at COP23
Delegates at the COP23 meeting in Bonn say the finance sector needs to recognise how climate change is affecting investments.
Fonterra pledges to reduce greenhouse gases
A dramatic pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions has been made this morning by New Zealand's largest economic entity, Fonterra.
Livestock to blame for 19% of global warming - study
Livestock emissions are responsible for almost a a fifth of total global warming, a new study has revealed.
Why is climate change ignored by finance journals?
While climate change is a hot topic globally, it seems leading international finance journals are mostly silent on the subject. Despite the economic and business impacts of climate change, there's… Audio
Water solutions now 'number one issue' for NZ councils
Too much, too little, or coming in where it's not welcome -- water is the number one issue keeping the country's local councils awake at night. With much of the country's flood protection… Audio
NZ points to Zero Carbon Act to curb emissions
Pacific climate change stance backed by new New Zealand government. Audio
Record surge in atmospheric CO2 in 2016
Carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere last year hit highs not seen in 800,000 years.
Climate change 'can't overwhelm us' - Shaw
research revealing people's mental and physical health is hit by the effects of climate change shows the need to get ahead of the issue, says the new Climate Change Minister. Audio
Climate change threatens human health, James Shaw responds
A new report says the 'basic building blocks' of human health are being threatened by the effects of climate change. The Royal Society Te Apaarangi warns climate change will worsen respiratory issues… Audio
'Building blocks' of human health face climate change threat
A new report says the 'basic building blocks' of human health are being threatened by the effects of climate change. The Royal Society Te Apaarangi warns climate change will worsen respiratory issues… Audio
Climate change refugee cases rejected
Two families from Tuvalu have had their cases to be recognised as climate change refugees rejected.
NZ focus at Fiji talks on how to administer Paris Agreement
New Zealand's Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett says her focus at talks this week in Nadi is on how to implement the Paris Agreement. Audio
Support for climate change commission
The country needs to tackle climate change, a power company CEO says.
Pacific calls for global climate action at UN General Assembly
The Pacific has presented a united front at the UN General Assembly in New York in calling for global action on climate change. Audio
