Climate Change
Tim Flannery: an atmosphere of hope
Tim Flannery discusses his latest book, Atmosphere of Hope, and why he is hopeful that we will tackle climate change. Audio
Nights' Pundit - Left Thinking
The UN climate talks in Paris last year - "COP 21" - gave rise to the Paris Climate Agreement, hailed by world leaders as an historic breakthrough towards preventing catastrophic climate change. But… Audio
Push for Pacific nations to engage with IPCC
There's a push for Pacific countries to have a stronger engagement with the intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change or IPCC. Audio
Changing the journalism of climate change
Claims that the government "cheated" on carbon emissions made headlines recently, but those in the know said this was actually old news. An international expert in climate change journalism tells Medi… Audio
Mediawatch for 1 May 2016
Journalists locked out of lockups; a call for change in coverage of climate change, and; mixed messages and home truths on money and housing. Audio
Corey Bradshaw: Population Limits
Jim Mora talks to the Sir Hubert Wilkins Chair of Climate Change in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Adelaide, whose research interests include population dynamics, extinction… Audio
Royal Society suggests fuel for change
ANALYSIS: New Zealand can and should wean its economy off fossil fuels to tackle climate change, a Royal Society of New Zealand report says. Veronika Meduna sorts through the facts.
Acting on climate change - Royal Society of NZ report
In its latest report on climate change, the Royal Society of New Zealand lays out options for how we coudl reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Audio
90% renewable energy target possible, experts say
The government's goal of 90 percent renewable electricity generation by 2025 can be achieved, a new report says.
How do we wean ourselves off fossil fuel ?
New Zealand's target is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 30 percent below our 2005 levels by 2030. However, our gross Green House Gas emissions per capita are well above average for developed… Audio
NZ told to act immediately to reduce climate chance threats
Climate change experts remain optimistic that New Zealand has time to convert to a low-carbon economy by 2025. Audio
Renewable electricity target a tough ask
Hopes are fading that New Zealand will reach its goal of having 90 percent of electricity coming from renewable sources by 2025. Audio
Hopes fade of 90 percent renewable electricity goal
Hopes are fading that New Zealand will reach its goal of having 90 per cent renewable electricity by 2025. Audio
Doubts Govt can meet renewable energy target
The Climate Change Minister, Paula Bennett, may have jumped the gun by telling a global forum New Zealand is on track to generate 90 percent of its electricity from renewable sources. Audio
Govt's action over carbon credits criticised
The government has not done enough to show fake carbon credits will not be used by New Zealand again, an author into a report on the issue says.
Tough road ahead for Climate Change Minister
Power Play: The responsibility for New Zealand's approach to climate change now rests in Paula Bennett's hands, writes Chris Bramwell.
Paris Agreement to be signed but will it be ratified?
The historic Paris Agreement to tackle climate change will be signed tomorrow at a high-level ceremony in New York. Audio
Report brings climate change home
A new report published by the Royal Society of New Zealand highlights six key climate change implications for New Zealand. Audio
El Niño blamed for Sydney Harbour coral bleaching
Coral bleaching has been discovered in Sydney Harbour for what is believed to be the first time.
Sea level rise threat to NZ coasts
Climate change could swamp significant areas with even modest rises in sea levels, according to a Royal Society of NZ report.
