10 YEARS AGO...
22 Feb 2022
Ten years ago, emulsified fuel technology - which involved adding water to diesel - was being touted as part of the solutions to New Zealand's transport emissions.
Will reflective roofs help beat the heat?
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Media release - University of Auckland | About 500 roofs across four continents have been painted with a reflective coating, as part of research into tackling the health impacts of climate change.
CLIMATE CALENDAR
Fri 15 Aug 2025
The Carbon News calendar of talks, events, conferences, consultations, and petitions related to climate change.
Hot water heat pumps next big thing – but need a push
Thu 14 Aug 2025
Media release – Ecobulb Limited | Bold action is needed to accelerate New Zealand’s transition to cleaner, more energy-efficient homes and businesses, says energy efficiency expert Dr Chris Mardon.
Innovative partnership delivers measurable climate action for not-for-profit sector
Thu 14 Aug 2025
Media release - Rātā Foundation | A groundbreaking programme developed by Terra Nova and Rātā Foundation is delivering measurable climate action results for the not-for-profit sector, with participating organisations reducing their emissions intensity by 28% per dollar spent.
New resource management bill an 'unprecedented power grab' by ministers
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Media release – Environmental Defence Society | The changes proposed in the Amendment Paper represent an "egregious aggregation of power" by Minister Bishop, aimed at disempowering councils who protect the environment.
Govt moves to strip protections for water quality
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Media release | The Environmental Law Initiative says last-minute Government amendments would gut core protections for New Zealand’s rivers, lakes, and streams.
Carbon offsets market set for revival as high-quality removal solutions gain traction, says GlobalData
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Media release - GlobalData | The carbon offsets market has experienced a significant slowdown since 2021, primarily due to scandals surrounding project quality and overstated impacts.
Insurers call for stronger direction on reducing natural hazard risk
8 Aug 2025
Media release | The Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihui o Aotearoa (ICNZ) is urging the Government to provide stronger national direction to better manage natural hazards risks like flooding and landslips and avoid developments in high-risk areas.
Fourth warmest July on record
7 Aug 2025
Media release | New Zealand has recorded its 4th-warmest July since records began in 1909, according to the Earth Sciences New Zealand, formerly NIWA, latest Monthly Climate Summary.
Taking NZ biodiversity to the world
6 Aug 2025
Media release | Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari and Ekos are making history by launching New Zealand biodiversity and conservation into the global marketplace.
