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Science reforms could further erode climate expertise

Today 10:30am - Foresters have welcomed the government’s sweeping science reforms, but leading climate scientist James Renwick fears a further erosion of expertise from the research sector.

Carbon price up - but still too low to drive decarbonisation

Today 10:30am - Carbon prices on the secondary market went above the $64 mark yesterday for the first time since December’s partial auction clearance.

Media round-up

Today 10:30am - In our weekly round-up of climate coverage in local media: Critics say a plan to put pine trees on DOC land is half-baked; a new study has found microplastics in compost; and an expert says it's not...

"Drill, baby, drill" – local experts slam Trump's move to quit Paris Agreement

Thursday - President Donald Trump's move withdraw the US from the Paris climate agreement has been greeted with criticism in Aotearoa, with experts and politicians voicing concern.

Simon Watts named energy minister

Thursday - Climate change minister Simon Watts has also been named energy minister in Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s cabinet reshuffle.

Meri Kirihimete

20 Dec 24 - This is our final issue for the year as the Carbon News team takes a break over the summer holidays. We’ll be back with more crucial climate coverage from New Zealand and around the world from...

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Donald Trump's plan to leave Paris climate deal could hand competitors advantage in clean energy race

Today 10:30am - Experts warn US withdrawal could slow progress, boosting rivals in the global push for sustainability.

Ecuador’s coastal ecosystems have rights, Constitutional Court rules

Today 10:30am - The Constitutional Court of Ecuador has determined that coastal marine ecosystems have rights of nature, including the right to “integral respect for its existence and for the maintenance and...

EU’s solar and wind growth pushes fossil-fuel power to lowest level in 40 years

Today 10:30am - Over the past decade, coal power use in the European Union (EU) has fallen by 61%, according to new figures from energy analysts Ember.

Dutch court orders government to meet pollution reduction targets or face millions in fines

Today 10:30am - A Dutch court on Wednesday ordered the country’s government to meet its own goals for reducing overall nitrogen emissions by 2030, a decision that could have major economic and political consequences.

Current climate policies risk catastrophic societal and economic impacts

Today 10:30am - The global economy could face a 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 unless immediate policy action on risks posed by the climate crisis is taken, warns a new report by the Institute and Faculty of...

Bloomberg steps in to help fund UN climate body after Trump withdrawal

Today 10:30am - Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's philanthropy arm said on Thursday it will provide funding to help cover the U.S. contribution to the U.N. climate body's budget, filling a gap left by...

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CLIMATE CALENDAR

Today 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, Bill and Melinda Gates claimed Africa would be able to feed itself over the following 15 years, helped by other breakthroughs in health, mobile banking and education.
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Higher temperatures may result in 2.3m extra deaths in European cities by 2100

Today 10:30am - Temperature-related deaths in European cities could increase by up to 50% to...

International trade law needs overhaul to address climate change: expert

Thursday - Media release | As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, oceans warm and carbon dioxide...

'A death sentence for our islands' - Pacific leaders respond to Australia approving new coal mines

20 Dec 24 - Media release | Despite making multiple international commitments to...

Govt seeks partnerships to plant trees on Crown-owned-land

19 Dec 24 - Media release | The Government has released a request for information (RFI) to...

Warmer seas chief suspect for seabird ‘wreck’

18 Dec 24 - Media release | Hundreds of seabirds found washed up along the west coast of...

Loss of local news means weaker communities as climate crisis bites

17 Dec 24 - Media release | Solutions must be found for communities that have lost their...

Canterbury Climate Partnership Plan officially launched

17 Dec 24 - Media release | The Canterbury Mayoral Forum has launched the Canterbury...

Methanexit? New report reveals risk of subsidising gas price hikes

16 Dec 24 - Media release | A dry winter in 2025 or beyond could enable our largest gas...

Govt delivers standardised emissions measurement tool

16 Dec 24 - Media release| The Government is delivering on its Q4 commitment, restoring...

Low hydro lake levels require continued reliance on coal and gas for electricity

13 Dec 24 - Media release | The latest Energy Quarterly release from the Ministry of...

Wood products pivotal to NZ meeting climate targets

12 Dec 24 - Media release | Government support for boosting wood processing as outlined in...

New Zealand left behind as Australia invests a further $A500 million in energy efficiency

11 Dec 24 - Media release | New Zealand investment in energy efficiency has fallen further...

$35,000 of Environmental Leaders Fund grants allocated

11 Dec 24 - Media release | Twenty-three Northland schools and early childhood centres are...

Not too late to fix controversial Fast-track Approvals Bill

10 Dec 24 - Media release | Parliament is expected to pass the Fast-track Approvals Bill...

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