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EVENT: Carbon Forum Asia 2010: October 27-28, Singapore
27 Aug 2010
As of July 2010, the United Nations Framework on Climate Change Convention has registered more 2300 CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) projects globally, an increase of more than 35 per cent over a year ago.
Awards for leading science innovators
27 Aug 2010
Four of New Zealand’s leading lights have been acknowledged for their contributions to innovation at the 2010 Bayer Innovators Awards.
Southern Ocean reveals role in greenhouse gas regulation
27 Aug 2010
The fossil record from oceans around New Zealand reveals a sudden discharge of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere at the end of the last ice age, raising the possibility that a similar process may occur as a result of global warming.
$6 billion of new investment likely to go to EPA
27 Aug 2010
The Environmental Protection Authority is expected to receive infrastructure applications totalling more than $6 billion by the end of next year, Environment Minister Nick Smith says.
Te Uku wins Meridian environmental award
20 Aug 2010
Meridian Energy’s commitment to high environmental standards at its Te Uku wind farm have won Environment Waikato’s inaugural earthworks ‘Site of the Year’ award.
Foresters want ban on illegal lumber imports
13 Aug 2010
The government needs to urgently adopt measures to prevent products from illegally logged forests being sold in New Zealand, says the Forest Owners' Association.
MAF allocates funds for soil erosion work
13 Aug 2010
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has allocated two more erosion treatment projects a total of $7.62 million under its Sustainable Land Management Hill Country Erosion Fund.
Televisions can now earn an Energy Star
13 Aug 2010
The Energy Star energy efficiency mark is being extended to televisions.
Farmers like large recycling bag for plastic
6 Aug 2010
The Agrecovery Wrap recycling programme has introduced a large recycling bag.
Waterweed idea wins science prize
23 Jul 2010
An idea for iwi to turn waterweed into energy has won Foundation for Science, Research and Technology funding worth $107,500 over three years.
Curry theory adds spice to emissions science
23 Jul 2010
Forget low-energy lightbulbs and solar-powered homes – curry spices could hold the key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Scientists switch on super computer
23 Jul 2010
One of the most powerful supercomputers of its kind has been switched on at the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research.
NIWA harnesses Nelson’s sunshine
23 Jul 2010
They are silent, produce no emissions when operating, and create electricity - and NIWA has got 56 on the roof of its Nelson office.
National’s biofuels policy a shambles, says Labour
23 Jul 2010
Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee’s constant blundering is leaving the New Zealand biofuels industry hamstrung, Labour’s associate energy spokesperson Chris Hipkins says.
Yealands to turn vine prunings into power
23 Jul 2010
Yealands Estate has received funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority for a project that will cut the winemaker's carbon emissions to zero.
Entries open for Concrete3 Sustainability Awards
23 Jul 2010
The Cement and Concrete Association's 2010 Concrete3 Sustainability Awards are open for entry, offering those involved in building New Zealand’s future a chance to have their achievements recognised and to draw inspiration from others.
Greens applaud AA advice on tyre pressure
23 Jul 2010
New Zealanders could save money and hundreds of thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions by inflating their car tyres correctly, says the Green Party.
National 'takes chainsaw' to afforestation grant scheme
16 Jul 2010
Budget documents show that the Government will downscale the Afforestation Grant Scheme by $2m per year over the next three years, before eventually ceasing it, the Labour Party says.
Labour: National needs a plan, not just a recession and rain, to beat emissions
16 Jul 2010
The Government can claim no credit for today's official greenhouse gas emissions statistics, which show the first ever reduction in transport sector emissions and a decrease in electricity sector emissions due to less coal-fired generation, Labour's environment spokesperson Charles Chauvel says.
Greens: Govt relies on rain and recession to reduce emissions
16 Jul 2010
The Green Party says John Key’s Government is relying on heavy rain and recession to lower greenhouse emissions, while simultaneously building more motorways.
Chinese firm pumps $18m into LanzaTech
16 Jul 2010
New Zealand-based clean technology company LanzaTech has attracted US$18m of Series B financing from investors led by China focused venture capital firm Qiming Ventures.
Sustainability down the list, say Greens
2 Jul 2010
The hope of building a sustainable Auckland Super City is under threat by the relegation of sustainable development positions to a fifth-tier job under Auckland Council’s workforce plan, the Green Party says.
Event: Energy Roundtable
2 Jul 2010
An event which promises to bring people from the energy sector together to share ideas on smart new technologies will take place in Wellington in September.
Govt fails to provide climate-friendly choices, say Greens
2 Jul 2010
The John Key Government has failed to provide climate-friendly choices to help households avoid the higher costs that could result from their Emissions Trading Scheme, says the Green Party.
Seniors voice opposition to ETS
2 Jul 2010
New Zealanders over 55 do not think the Emissions Trading Scheme should continue to be introduced when seven out of 10 of New Zealand’s main trading partners have not introduced similar schemes, says Seniors Card.
Taxpayers face $1.1 billion Kyoto liability, say authors
25 Jun 2010
New Zealand’s failure to reduce emissions to its Kyoto Protocol target means the taxpayer still faces a $1.1 billion net liability after all the ETS charges have been paid.
Analysis shows National's ETS the 'worst of all worlds'
25 Jun 2010
A book by Victoria University economist Geoff Bertram and climate change analyst Simon Terry highlights the deep flaws in National’s Emission Trading Scheme, Labour’s climate change spokesman Charles Chauvel said.
Entries open in EECA Awards
18 Jun 2010
Organisations with successful energy efficiency or renewable energy projects are being invited to enter the 2010 EECA Awards.
Government backs farm recycling scheme
18 Jun 2010
Farmers are being encouraged to recycle and reuse rather than burn or bury thousands of tonnes plastic waste under a new scheme launched by the Government this week.
Report highlights importance of water storage
18 Jun 2010
Federated Farmers says it is pleased to see water storage and infrastructure given high importance in the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's annual Situation and Outlook for New Zealand Agriculture and Forestry report.
Green business tool transferred to business community
18 Jun 2010
Commerce Minister Simon Power has transferred the Government’s Envirostep scheme to the environmental certification company Telarc SAI Ltd.
ARC and Honda drive tree programme
18 Jun 2010
A partnership between the Auckland Regional Council and Honda New Zealand to restore biodiversity has seen native trees popping up around Auckland.
MWH produces NZ ETS guide
18 Jun 2010
Consultancy firm MWH has prepared a new guide to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.
Power companies look at hedge market
4 Jun 2010
Major electricity users are welcoming news that New Zealand's five largest power companies are looking to develop a futures and options market with ASX.
May 10, 2010 - Wellington climate change plan consultation closes
7 May 2010
Consultation on Wellington City Council's draft 2010 Climate Change Action Plan closes this coming Monday, 10 May at 5pm.
Information and reputational risk drives big shift in office paper choices
30 Apr 2010
Business and Government got together in Wellington this week to launch a new edition of an influential guide to buying sustainable office papers.
Delay ETS, say major electricity users
30 Apr 2010
“The announcement this week by the Australian Government of a significant delay to an ETS in Australia is a game-changing event that will impact every NZ householder and business” said Ralph Matthes, executive director of the Major Electricity Users’ Group.
Proceeding with ETS ill advised, says EMA Northern
30 Apr 2010
The Government should follow Australia's decision and delay the implementing of its emissions trading scheme until they introduce theirs, the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern) says.
Suspend the ETS until 2013, says farmers' lobby
30 Apr 2010
Federated Farmers is urging the National-led Government to match the Australian Government's decision to defer its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) until at least 2013.
Support for ETS slumps further, says business lobby
23 Apr 2010
Business support for the Emissions Trading Scheme, due to start for emitters on July 1, appears to have slumped, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (Northern).
First funding round of WMF now closed
16 Apr 2010
The first annual funding round for the WMF closed March 1, with 164 eligible applications were received, requesting approximately $55 million.
Government puts its own water forum under threat, says Labour
16 Apr 2010
The Government's own initiative through its Land and Water Forum to get the balance right on freshwater management is under threat because of its legislation axing Environment Canterbury, says Labour's water spokesman Brendon Burns.
Insulation rate high through summer, says Brownlie
9 Apr 2010
The warm summer months have failed to dent demand for the government's Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart scheme, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee said.
Greens put emphasis on transport
1 Apr 2010
The Green Party today announced a renewed focus on transport issues by appointing new spokespeople to several key transport-related portfolios.
EVENT: MAY 26 - Sustainable Building Conference
26 Mar 2010
Earlybird registrations for the New Zealand Sustainable Building Conference (SB10 NZ) close on April 9.
UK Budget shows NZ the way
26 Mar 2010
Major new policies to help the United Kingdom become a low carbon economy announced in the latest Budget there indicate the type of moves which could be considered in New Zealand, says the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development.
Mt Cass wind farm progressing
26 Mar 2010
Mediation over MainPower's proposed windfarm at Mt Cass has finished with good progress being made on several issues.
Meridian to mark Earth Hour
26 Mar 2010
The country’s biggest electricity generator will be turning off the lights at its own premises this coming Saturday as it marks Earth Hour 2010.
Bayfield goes green again
26 Mar 2010
The Sustainable Information Expo is on again at Bayfair Shopping Centre, following its successful debut last year.
Australia and New Zealand Climate Change Business Conference
19 Mar 2010
August 10-12, 2010, Sydney.-The 6th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change & Business Conference will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on August 10-12, 2010.
Common low-grade clay strengthens low-carbon concrete
Thu 5 Jun 2025
Media release | Engineers at RMIT University have converted low-grade clay into a high-performance cement supplement, opening a potential new market in sustainable construction materials.
