Scrap carbon price cap, OECD tells NZ

7 Jun 13 - The carbon price cap and free carbon credits for trade-exposed emitters should be scrapped, the OECD is telling New Zealand.

It’s tough in the Outback … and getting tougher

7 Jun 13 - People living in remote Australia are likely to be more severely affected by climate change than other sectors of the national population.

More motorways absurd idea, say Greens

24 May 13 - The revenue from increased petrol taxes should be spent on public transport, the Green Party says.

Carbon trading tax cut put on hold

10 May 13 - A 2015 tax cut in Australia associated with the carbon trading scheme will not go ahead because of the drop in the carbon price in Europe.

Australia cuts emissions … slightly

19 Apr 13 - The Australian Government is facing calls to strengthen its carbon tax, as new figures show the country’s emissions fell only slightly last year.

Combet becomes minister of everything

28 Mar 13 - It’s one of the great political job titles … Minister of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education.

Drought costs power company $2m

28 Mar 13 - The North Island drought will cut King Country Energy's income by about $2 million, as the company is forced to buy electricity on the spot market.

Money worries stall Europe's e-car plans

15 Mar 13 - Plans to kick-start Europe’s low-carbon vehicles industry with a huge infrastructure package have run into early roadblocks.

Japan might re-open carbon discussion

15 Mar 13 - Japan might revive discussions regarding a carbon market to effectively reduce pollution levels after elections for the Upper House of parliament in July.

NZ carbon in race to the bottom

15 Feb 13 - As the prices of UN carbon offsets fall to new lows, the New Zealand ETS is increasingly struggling for relevance, writes Carbon Match founder Lizzie Chambers.

US stand puts Abbot on the spot

15 Feb 13 - The Australian Labor Party is using US President Barack Obama’s tough new line on climate change to launch an offensive against Opposition Leader Tony Abbot.

Why you should give up red meat, not flying

1 Feb 13 - People who want to have an effect on climate change would be better to give up red meat and changing lightbulbs than to stop taking flights, says a new study.

Marketing getting news-fatigue

1 Feb 13 - International prices fell sharply last night as news headlines continue to dictate the mood of the European carbon markets, Westpac reports.

At last, it's climate-change time for Obama

25 Jan 13 - By PETER GRIFFIN in Washington. Emboldened by a decisive defeat of his rival in November’s US election, President Barack Obama has outlined a progressive agenda for his second and final term,...

Why changing the system has dangers

7 Dec 12 - Reforming the fiscal system with moves like abolishing quarterly reporting could do more environmental damage than good, says a leading New Zealand economist.

California dips toe in carbon market

23 Nov 12 - California has kicked off its cap-and-trade programme to reduce carbon dioxide emissions amid speculation about whether it will nose-dive or become a national model.

Storage problems solved, say inventors

16 Nov 12 - Queensland technology company RedFlow has launched an innovative renewable energy battery storage system - the M90 - at the University of Queensland..

SOE moves into Australian carbon market

9 Nov 12 - A State-owned enterprise is registering to operate in the Australian carbon market.

Have your say on mining changes

2 Nov 12 - The Government is calling for public feedback on proposed changes to royalties and the taxation of minerals.

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