Emissions
What happens when international trade emissions are regulated?
A leading energy research group says more attention needs to be paid to what regulations on emissions from international shipping and aviation could do to this country's wellbeing. The Productivity… Audio
Green is the new yellow for Wellington buses
The first batch of new buses set to hit Wellington's streets have arrived from the UK. They are diesel powered, but the manufacturers, Optare, say they're almost cleaner than fresh air. Video, Audio
Pacific nations commit to reducing greenhouse gases
Pacific Island nations, for whom sea-level rise poses an existential threat, have been central to efforts to get the international shipping industry to commit to reducing greenhouse gas esmissions… Audio
The race to get hybrid-electric jet planes off the ground
A team of Wellington scientists is hoping to use their technology to help build the world's first hybrid-electric jet plane. Three researchers from Victoria University's Robinson Research Institute… Audio
NZ companies accused of cheating emissions trading scheme
The Morgan Foundation has accused New Zealand Steel, Fonterra and three other companies of buying cheap overseas emission units to offset their pollution. Audio
NZ's Environment Roadmap
A leading climate scientist has welcomed a new 20-year Government 'roadmap' that singles out climate change as an environmental research priority for New Zealand. The document set out a range of… Audio
Fires to burn in some Nelson suburbs
Sixteen hundred home owners in Nelson will be allowed to install new very low emission woodburners, while people in other parts of the city have missed out.
Auckland transport plans don't consider emissions, say Greens
Big plans for Auckland's future roads and public transport projects are under fire from the Greens for not giving top priority to reducing the city's greenhouse gas emissions. Our reporter Michael… 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.
Mitsubishi admits making emissions appear more favourable
Japanese car giant Mitsubishi Motors says it used improper fuel economy testing methods to make emissions levels appear favourable. That's wiped 1.2 billion US dollars from its market value. Audio
New proposal to reduce emissions in Wellington
The Wellington City Council has announced an ambitious plan to reduce emissions in the capital city. Audio
Policy changes needed for bigger uptake of EV's
Research on how to get more electric vehicles on New Zealand roads suggests a major change in government policy is needed.Waikato University researchers have done a comparative study with countries… Audio
Gov's emissions projections far exceed Paris commitment
The Government's official forecasts project its emissions to far exceed the reduction target it took to Paris. Audio
Emissions set to far outstrip Paris target
The government's official forecasts project its emissions to far exceed the reduction target it took to Paris.
What does Paris' historic climate change agreement mean?
It's being hailed as historic, the unanimous agreement of nearly 200 countries to aim to keep global temperature rises "well below" 2°C, with an aspirational target of limiting the rise to 1.5°C… Audio
Methane
Aren't we being a bit harshly dealt with regarding our agricultural methane emissions. Audio
Climate Change Conference, COP21, Paris
The United Nations Conference of the Parties 21 - or COP21 - will aim to get a collective commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Dr Adrian Macey of Victoria University is the former chair of… Audio
Volkswagen's "toxic" culture to blame for emissions scandal?
Volkswagen has admitted to rigging 11 million diesel cars with software that allowed them to cheat emissions regulations. US corporate management advisor and author Brian Fielkow says these issues… Audio
Motor industry looks at emission test options
The motor vehicle industry is open to discussing more rigorous testing of vehicle emissions in the wake of the Volkswagen emissions cheat scandal.
VW's emissions-cheating engine scandal hits NZ
The Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal has spread to New Zealand with the company withdrawing some diesel powered vehicles from sale here. The general manager of Volkswagen New Zealand is Tom… Audio
