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Govt ferry plan puts climate change commitments at riskToday 10:30am - Opposition parties are among a chorus of voices criticising the government’s 'omnishambles' ferry announcement, saying it has created further uncertainty while setting the country up for more carbon emissions.
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Cuts to science funding will hurt climate response |
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Today 10:30am - Scientists and academics have slammed the government’s “horrifying” decision to cut humanities and social science funding, with some saying it will hinder the country’s ability to combat climate... |
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University of Auckland leads sustainability rankings |
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Today 10:30am - Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland has been ranked in the top one percent of universities worldwide for sustainability. |
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Second emissions reduction plan still off-track |
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Wednesday - The government has released its final emissions reduction plan for 2026-30, copping criticism for relying on unproven technology such as carbon capture and storage, as well as failing to meet crucial... |
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Fossil fuel lobbyist appointed to EECA board |
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Tuesday - The Green Party has slammed the government’s appointment of a fossil fuel lobbyist to the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority Board. |
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Carbon price dips as dust settles after auction |
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Tuesday - The carbon price has taken a dive since last week’s auction, down more than 6% on last week’s auction price. |
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What could a US-China trade war mean for the energy transition? |
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Today 10:30am - Ahead of Donald Trump’s second term as US president, a rerun of his first trade war with China is firmly on the cards – and minerals key to the energy transition may end up in the crossfire. |
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Malibu residents flee as wildfire swallows homes along iconic Southern California coastline |
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Today 10:30am - The beaches are empty in Malibu as a wildfire tears through swaths of the iconic Southern California coastline, consuming homes and vehicles and forcing residents – including legendary actor Dick Van... |
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A ‘doom loop’ of climate change and geopolitical instability is beginning |
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Today 10:30am - It is a common refrain to say that geopolitics gets in the way of climate action. From the war in Ukraine to trade tensions, each year seems to bring another immediate priority that diverts focus... |
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Arctic tundra is now emitting more carbon than it absorbs, US agency says |
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Today 10:30am - The drastic shift is driven by frequent wildfires, pushing surface air temperatures to second-warmest on record since 1900. |
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Nimble electric trucks are supercharging African trade |
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Today 10:30am - In Rwanda, farmers often watch their harvest spoil before it can reach the market. A fleet of simple, efficient trucks is changing that. |
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Whale makes epic migration, astonishing scientists |
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Today 10:30am - A humpback whale has made one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, possibly driven by climate change, scientists say. |
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CLIMATE CALENDARToday 10:30am - The Carbon News calendar of talks, events, conferences, consultations, and petitions related to climate change.
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Looking back...
TEN YEARS AGO…Today 10:30am - Ten years ago, greenhouse gas emissions from energy were up as gas and oil burnt for transport and heating cancelled out gains from renewable electricity production.
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Wood products pivotal to NZ meeting climate targets |
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Today 10:30am - Media release | Government support for boosting wood processing as outlined in... |
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New Zealand left behind as Australia invests a further $A500 million in energy efficiency |
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Wednesday - Media release | New Zealand investment in energy efficiency has fallen further... |
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$35,000 of Environmental Leaders Fund grants allocated |
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Wednesday - Media release | Twenty-three Northland schools and early childhood centres are... |
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Not too late to fix controversial Fast-track Approvals Bill |
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Tuesday - Media release | Parliament is expected to pass the Fast-track Approvals Bill... |
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Kāinga Ora’s ‘KO’ to the wool industry |
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Monday - Media release | Federated Farmers says Kāinga Ora’s decision to... |
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New Zealand Green Investment Finance shares Ministers' concerns with SolarZero liquidation |
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6 Dec 24 - Yesterday representatives of New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) met... |
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Auckland Council awards grants to advance community climate action |
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4 Dec 24 - Media release | Auckland Council has approved $260,000 from a total funding... |
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Scientists find link between temperature and carbon storage rates |
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4 Dec 24 - Media release | A huge global study has used teabags to measure carbon storage... |
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Pacific Youth hope historic hearing in the Hague delivers climate justice where COP did not |
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3 Dec 24 - Media release | Save the Children is urging world leaders to heed the call of... |
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New Zealand must step up and pay our fair share post-COP29 |
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29 Nov 24 - Media release | World Vision New Zealand and Oxfam Aotearoa are urging the New... |
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Princess Cruises confronted by climate protestors |
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28 Nov 24 - Media release | Climate Liberation Aotearoa gave Diamond Princess cruise ship... |
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Science minister 'asleep at the wheel' says science community, as reforms continually delayed |
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27 Nov 24 - Media release | Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology Judith Collins... |
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Microbes behind unprecedented surge in methane emissions |
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26 Nov 24 - Media release | Microbes - such as those living in wetlands, landfills or the... |
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Single agency needed to coordinate climate adaptation and recovery |
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25 Nov 24 - Media release: Infrastructure New Zealand is calling for the establishment of a... |
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