Climate Change
Climate change cracks appear at Pacific Forum
While leaders have talked solidarity, cracks have appeared at the Pacific Islands Forum over the subject of climate change. Audio
Australia, NZ might come under pressure at Pacific forum
Australia and New Zealand could come under pressure at a major gathering of Pacific countries this week over climate change. Audio
Atmosphere of change? Climate Scientist Professor Tim Flannery
As a crucial United Nations summit on climate change draws nearer, renowned Australian scientist Tim Flannery says he's optimistic that new technologies can play a crucial role in reducing CO2… Audio
Fossil Fuels - Necessity or Lethal Indulgence?
Eric Fryberg explores what future lies ahead for fossil fuels. Audio
NZ increases renewable source use but still cops criticism
Official figures show the use of fossil fuels worldwide increasing despite best efforts to reduce consumption and subsequently lessen climate change. Audio
Psychology of Climate Change
Victoria University psychology lecturer Marc Wilson discusses why some people remain unsure about climate change, despite the overwhelming evidence. Video, Audio
Human hunting and Stewart Island Shags
Hunting by Maori had very different effects on the Stewart Island and Otago populations of Stewart Island shags. Audio
Cold spring ahead as El Niño tightens grip
New Zealand is facing a cold spring and dry summer as strong El Niño weather patterns persist, according to NIWA's latest climate outlook.
Govt kept climate target information from public
The Green Party is upset that the Government withheld some information when it was consulting on a new climate change target.
Ralph Chapman talks about how the earth's climate is changing
Dr Ralph Chapman has worked on climate change policy since 1988 - It was the year the famous US scientist Jim Hansen testified before US Congress about Climate Change. The year before, The planet… Audio
Vanuatu after Cyclone Pam
On 13 March 2015, Cyclone Pam hit Vanuatu. It was the worst natural disaster in the nation's history, and four months on, we ask how people are doing. Audio
Climate change policy a failure, says professor
A forestry professor says the agriculture sector should be required to participate fully in the Emissions Trading Scheme to make it more effective.
A groundbreaking CO2 strategy that pays for itself
Researchers invent a process that turns polluting carbon dioxide into carbon nanofibers, a highly sought-after manufacturing material with the potential to be used in the aerospace, construction, and… Audio
July was the hottest month on earth
Last month was the Earth's hottest since records began, according to US scientists.
Meridian accuses Abbott Govt of costing it $38m
Electricity generator and retailer Meridian has fired off some angry criticism of the Australian Government, accusing it of costing the company $38 million.
Unlocking the secrets of the Sahara
Six thousand years ago the Sahara Desert was a lush savannah, covered in grasslands, forests and home to one of the largest rivers in the world.
So why did it change? Geologist Stefan Kropelin has… Audio, Gallery
What China can teach us as we approach COP21?
China, is the world's biggest emitter of green house gases, yet also the world leader in renewable energy. Dr Eric Martinot is an internationally recognised scholar, writer and teacher on the subject… Audio
New emissions target for Australia
Australia has announced plans to cut carbon emissions by at least 26 percent of 2005 levels by 2030.
Climate change to impact everyone, says IPCC
A member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says he is confident developed countries can summon the political will to reduce the rate of global warming, but that urgency is needed. Audio
Huntly shuts down
The Prime Minister says the forthcoming closure of the last of New Zealand's large-scale coal-fired power stations is unsurprising in light of Government policy on climate change. Audio
