Climate
Focus on Politics: Coalition's climate plan falls short of targets
The government's draft emissions reduction plan - out this week - puts NZ's ability to meet its climate targets in jeopardy. Audio
Avian architectural skills
New research has shown just how adept birds are at adapting to their environment. Audio
Forestry industry on government's emissions reductions plan
The forestry sector is warning that tree-planting numbers for this year might be about half of what the government predicts in its emission reduction plans. The plan, announced by Minister of Climate… Audio
Greenhouse plan not realistic, places NZ reputation at risk - experts
Climate experts say the government's emissions reduction plan ignores decades of advice, and places too much faith in technology that does not exist. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 July 2024
On today's episode, RNZ's Money Correspondent explains the numbers as inflation reaches its lowest level in 3 years. Climate experts say the government's draft emissions reduction plan is confused and… Audio
'You can't plant your way out': Worry about pine-heavy carbon plan
The government's focus on planting trees to solve climate change will avoid fixing the real problem, campaigners say.
Climate experts say govt policies are confused
A climate change and energy policy expert is describing the government's draft emissions reduction plan as confused and very light on detail. The plan lays out how the government will meet greenhouse… Audio
Climate experts say govt policies are confused
A climate change and energy policy expert is describing the government's draft emissions reduction plan as confused and very light on detail. The plan lays out how the government will meet greenhouse… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 July
On today's episode, the Government's draft emissions reduction plan has been released this morning, laying out how it will meet greenhouse gas limits on the way to reaching net-zero carbon emisisons… Audio
Analysis: Government draft emissions reduction plan released
The Government's draft emissions reduction plan has been released this morning, laying out how it will meet greenhouse gas limits on the way to reaching net-zero carbon emisisons by 2050. It relies on… Audio
Government unveils draft emissions reductions plan
The government has just released its draft emissions reduction plan for 2026-2030. The plan lays out how New Zealand will meet progressive greenhouse gas targets.Corin Dann spoke to Climate Change… Audio
Coal boss says demand from steel sector will continue through to 2050
The boss of New Zealand's largest mining company said the role that coal plays in electricity generation is declining, but demand for the resource will remain for decades. Audio
Coal boss says demand from steel sector will continue for decades
Even Richard Tacon, chief executive of mining company Bathurst Resources says the coal-fired plant at Huntly should only be used as a last resort. While many argue the world's reliance needs to… Audio
ACT MP submits bill to stop councils considering climate change
Mark Cameron says it is not feasible to have regional councils trying to save the world's climate, describing their attempts as hopeless. Audio
ACT MP proposes stopping councils considering climate
ACT MP Mark Cameron has submitted a members bill seeking to stop regional councils from considering the negative impacts of climate change in consenting decisions. He spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Fears 'carbon capture' will be used as a smokescreen
Experts have not been able to quantify the risks of carbon dioxide reservoirs leaking into the environment, or the cost of cleaning up if they do.
All you need to know about time of use charging
Explainer - The schemes aim to get traffic off roads at peak times while raising money for transport infrastructure. Here's how they could work in Auckland.
Climate impact of repealing oil and gas ban revealed
The real impact might be lower if an increased flow of fossil gas means the country can burn less coal, the analysis found.
Looking to the future for a low-lying wetland
Climate-change-induced sea level rise is happening. What will this mean for our low-lying wetlands? Will they get eroded away – releasing more carbon? Or will they grow at the same rate, and hold… Audio
Climate strategy 'as useful as teats on a bull', Greenpeace says
Climate scientists and researchers are highly critical, pointing to the lack of specificity, given the large number of climate policies repealed.
