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10 YEARS AGO...
28 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, The Environmental Protection Authority opened for business. It took over responsibility for running the ETS the following year.
Forest & Bird launches petition to shut-down coal
28 Jun 2021
Media Release - The Government needs to urgently consider how to stop new or expanded coal mines in New Zealand to keep climate warming to safe levels, says Forest & Bird.
New chair for CEP
28 Jun 2021
Media Release - Carbon and Energy Professionals today announced its new Chair will be Ben Thomson of Lumen Engineering.
Waikato Regional Council to divest from fossil fuel companies
25 Jun 2021
Media Release - Waikato Regional Councillors, yesterday, voted in favour of a new Responsible Investment Policy that includes a climate change investment policy and a commitment to divest from coal, oil, and gas companies.
10 YEARS AGO...
24 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, the then United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on United States mayors to help in the worldwide fight against climate change and other energy challenges.
NZ's largest grid-connected solar farm opens in Taranaki
24 Jun 2021
Media Release - New Zealand’s largest grid-connected solar power plant is up and running at Kapuni in South Taranaki
10 YEARS AGO...
23 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, the Australian Government announced $4.2 million worth of research grants to help communities to prepare for climate change.
10 YEARS AGO...
22 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, New Zealand carbon prices were expected to drop following falls in Europe.
10 YEARS AGO...
21 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, a panel reviewing the ETS said it was considering measures that would reward farmers with carbon credits for cutting greenhouse gas emissions
10 YEARS AGO...
18 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, the FAO was predicting a worldwide water shortage leading to a drop in food supplies due to climate change.
New forward carbon product launched
18 Jun 2021
Media Release - emsTradepoint Ltd (a subsidiary of Transpower) has today launched a new quarterly forward product for carbon.
10 YEARS AGO...
17 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, a UN report said that fast action to curb soot would improve human health, generate higher crop gains, and reduce climate change.
E-bike rentals for Hamilton
17 Jun 2021
Media Release - Hamilton will soon have new electronic devices available to hire on its streets. From July, two companies – Lime and Neuron – will operate personal hire devices within the city.
10 YEARS AGO...
16 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, an executive from Shell Australia was saying the ETS was a more effective way to fight climate change than government subsidies to renewable energy.
10 YEARS AGO...
15 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, the international carbon market was stalled at around $US142 billion.
Greenpeace tackles NZ Rugby
15 Jun 2021
Media Release - Greenpeace is squaring up to tackle NZ Rugby over the sporting body’s reported intention to sign up INEOS, a petroleum giant and "merchant of plastic pollution", as a sponsor for the All Blacks, Black Ferns, Mâori and other national rugby sides.
10 YEARS AGO...
14 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, a carbon consultant proposed farmers be incentivised to cut emission with the promise of carbon credits.
10 YEARS AGO...
11 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, Scientist and climate change campaigner Dr James Hansen said he hoped New Zealand would be the country to "stand up and tell the truth" - that our addiction to fossil fuels can be cured only by an honest, rising price on carbon. From <http://carbonnews.co.nz/story.asp?storyID=5423 (http://carbonnews.co.nz/story.asp?storyID=5423)>
Kiwis want action on climate change: IAG Poll
11 Jun 2021
Media Release - New Zealanders are increasingly expecting the government and business sector to take stronger action on climate change adaptation, according to the results of IAG’s fourth annual climate change opinion poll.
NIWA's climate change game
11 Jun 2021
Media Release - Farmers visiting NIWA’s Fieldays stand at Mystery Creek next week have the opportunity to see into their future by playing a game that dices with climate change.
10 YEARS AGO...
10 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, the operators of a Waikato aboretum won the right to sell carbon credits from their trees.
10 YEARS AGO...
9 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, NZUs were trading for between $19.65 to $19.85, on light volume.
AI tool for forestry sequestration attracts backing
8 Jun 2021
Media Release - Nelson Artificial Intelligence (NAI), a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for thorny environmental challenges, has spun off its first business after securing a $1.8 million investment in technology that gives landowners streamlined access to forest carbon credit markets.
10 YEARS AGO...
4 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, scientists an airlines were saying an aviation biofuels industry was a viable proposition.
Pests increase due to climate change
4 Jun 2021
Media Release - Climate change is making pests which ravage important agricultural crops even more destructive, heightening threats to global food security and the environment, a UN-backed study published this week found.
10 YEARS AGO...
3 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, a French engineering company announced it has started construction of three industrial plants producing biocoal - also known as green coal.
10 YEARS AGO...
2 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, the Australian Government was advised that putting a price on carbon would spur innovation and have no disruptive effect on the economy.
10 YEARS AGO...
1 Jun 2021
Ten years ago, the Sustainability Council was warning the public purse could be facing between $1 billion and $5 billion in liabilities as a result of Kyoto commitments.
New website helps fleet operators switch to EVs
31 May 2021
Media release - Critchlow Geospatial has launched SwitchMyFleet, a free-to-air website for fleet operators who are considering switching to electric vans and trucks and could be the catalyst to give New Zealand businesses the confidence to switch to EV fleets and reduce New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Inaugural ethical and impact investment awards
31 May 2021
Media release - Ethical Investment is set to become the new normal in New Zealand, but there has been widespread confusion over uneven standards. Mindful Money has launched the inaugural awards for ethical and impact investment awards to celebrate those setting best practice standards.
10 YEARS AGO...
28 May 2021
Ten years ago, the printing and paper industries launched a voluntary scheme promoting paper as a renewable resource to counter growing calls for tougher regulations.
Lake Horowhenua to be restored
28 May 2021
A major milestone in restoring the health of Lake Horowhenua has been reached, with agreement to buy land to construct a nationally significant wetland.
10 YEARS AGO...
27 May 2021
Ten years ago, the UN called for new regulations and technologies to deal with the growing mountain of e-waste.
Solar power initiative benefits Maori households
27 May 2021
MEDIA RELEASE - Solar panels and other renewable technology will support more than 200 homes of kaumatua, papakainga and Maori-owned rentals to provide cheaper power, warmer, and drier homes, and valuable data. It’s part of the Government’s focus on creating targeted renewable energy solutions for Maori and public housing.
10 YEARS AGO...
26 May 2021
Ten years ago, Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions were growing on the back of an economic recovery, but remained below the cap.
10 YEARS AGO...
25 May 2021
Ten years ago, Labour floated the idea of sweetening the carbon deal for farmers by letting them become the point of obligation under the ETS.
Nelson Council boosts climate change fund
25 May 2021
MEDIA RELEASE - Additional climate change funding, consistent with Nelson City Council's vision to enable our community to respond to climate change, was approved for Council's Long Term Plan 2021-31 (LTP) at a deliberations meeting held last week.
Lithium from geothermal fluid firm attracts capital
25 May 2021
MEDIA RELEASE - New Zealand’s leading sustainable, mineral-recovery company, Geo40 Limited has secured up to $7.5m in equity investment from New Zealand deep-tech specialist Venture Capital firm Pacific Channel to fast-track plans to develop its nascent lithium-from-geothermal-fluid recovery technology.
10 YEARS AGO...
24 May 2021
Ten years ago, it was reported that farmers would have to pay about 2.8 cents a litre of milk solids if biogenic-methane were included in the ETS.
10 YEARS AGO...
21 May 2021
Ten years ago, Solid Energy subsidiary Biodiesel New Zealand announced it was setting up a bulk distribution facility in Nelson.
Sustainable business groups welcome budget
21 May 2021
MEDIA RELEASE - Business leaders from the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) welcome the 2021 Budget announcement on climate action, noting that it sets high expectations for further commitments resulting from the imminent Emissions Reduction Plan, in next year’s budget.
Climate change putting people off having kids
21 May 2021
MEDIA RELEASE - New research finds people may choose not to have children because they do not want to contribute to climate change.
10 YEARS AGO...
20 May 2021
Ten years ago, new rules for measuring the carbon stored in forests were gazetted.
10 YEARS AGO...
19 May 2021
Ten years ago, the Government allocated $1.6m a year for the following four years for reviewing the Emissions Trading Scheme
Taranaki engineering firm goes solar
19 May 2021
MEDIA RELEASE - Sunergise New Zealand Limited and Energyworks Limited, today announce the launch of a 150kW solar power system as part of efficiency and sustainability drive.
10 YEARS AGO...
18 May 2021
Ten years ago, the owners of pre-1990 forests had claimed nearly 22 million NZUs.
10 YEARS AGO...
17 May 2021
Ten years ago, the Government set aside $1.6m a year for reviewing the Emissions Trading Scheme.
Government failing to deliver on ‘Just Transition’ plan
17 May 2021
MEDIA RELEASE - Almost three years after announcing its ‘Just Transition’ plan to help those people who were hurt by Labour’s short-sighted decision to ban oil and gas exploration, the Government hasn’t delivered on it, National’s Energy & Resources spokesperson Barbara Kuriger says.
New courses focus on climate action, activism and creating vision
Fri 12 Sep 2025
Media release | Dark Times Academy’s final lineup of courses for 2025, launching in mid-September, will focus on taking action on climate, learning about practical activism, and creating visions for the future.
