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Govt ring-fences $60 million to investigate new geothermal energy

Today 11:30am - The government is putting aside $60 million to investigate new geothermal energy generation technology, which has the potential to boost renewable energy output and slash emissions.

Federated Farmers slam banks for "unfair" emissions reduction targets

Today 11:30am - By Shannon Williams | Banks setting emissions targets for their farming customers shouldn't be a big ask, according to an expert, as Federated Farmers cries foul over banks setting tougher emissions reduction targets for farmers in New Zealand than for their Australian farming customers.

Carbon price predicted to rise after upcoming auction

Today 11:30am - OPINION: Are NZUs set for a bump after the December auction? Nigel Brunel, managing director Marex New Zealand, thinks so.

Zero chance NZ pulls out of climate agreement: Upton

Wednesday - If Donald Trump pulls the United States out of the Paris Agreement, it’s not likely other countries such as New Zealand will follow, according to Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton.

NZ experts on UN climate conference

Tuesday - With the United Nations’ major climate summit kicking off in oil-rich Azerbaijan, New Zealand’s climate policy experts are divided over the value of the meeting.

Major Pacific climate study launches at COP29

Tuesday - Climate adaptation strategies, including relocating households and villages, are already being employed across the Pacific region, according to a new study.

Legislation to bring back oil and gas exploration advances

Tuesday - The controversial bill to restart oil and gas exploration completed its second reading in Parliament last week after being reported back from select committee.


Govt accused of kicking can down the road on ag emissions

Tuesday - The Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme Agricultural Obligations) Amendment Bill completed its second reading in Parliament with Opposition parties saying it was a step backwards.

Govt will 'fiddle the numbers' on climate target: Commissioner

Monday - Climate Change Commissioner Rod Carr is predicting the government will use 'creative accounting' to minimise the amount of offshore mitigation it needs to buy, which is currently estimated to cost...

Insurance crisis looming, new report warns

Monday - Thousands of residential properties in New Zealand are at risk of ‘insurance retreat’ as climate-related extreme weather events escalate in frequency and intensity, warns a new report

ECan, Lincoln University enter new MoU

Monday - Potential joint research projects through the partnership include climate change adaptation and mitigation, farm economics under changing climate, legislation and market forces, and impacts and...

The first wave of climate statements - challenges for insurers

Monday - New Zealand's climate-reporting entities need to make more thorough disclosures in their climate statements, according to a new report from MinterEllisonRuddWatts.

Govt could make significant domestic reductions towards second NDC - but needs to hurry up

8 Nov 24 - The government could find much of the needed emissions reductions for its next Paris Agreement pledge at home – but needs to get on with it, says new analysis from the Climate Change Commission.

NZ can do better on climate policy, says auditor general

8 Nov 24 - New Zealand’s legislative framework is a strength of its response to climate change, however it is not doing so well in other areas, according to a new report.

Constraints on forestry set to slash unit supply

8 Nov 24 - COMMENT: Carbon unit supply from forestry looks set to be limited by multiple factors - and by 2040 NZUs from new forestry are likely to fulfill only a fraction of demand, writes Ollie...

Media round-up

8 Nov 24 - In our weekly round-up of climate coverage in local media: Tensions flare over ETS forestry on the Chatham Islands; MPI questions the Climate Commissions native forestry targets; and extreme weather...

Carbon price inching up as auction looms

7 Nov 24 - The carbon price is still inching up towards the auction floor, with the final auction for 2024 less than a month away. But the US election result means uncertain times for global environmental...

What should carbon offsets really cost?

7 Nov 24 - By Jamie Heather | COMMENT: Today’s carbon prices would seem absurd in any other context.

Climate law falls short for future generations – expert

7 Nov 24 - International climate law falls short in addressing the needs and interests of those who will inherit the planet, according to a public international law expert.


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