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 reach up to 2.3 million additional deaths by the end of the century if we fail to tackle climate change, warn international researchers.

International trade law needs overhaul to address climate change: expert

Thursday - Media release | As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, oceans warm and carbon dioxide levels hit record highs, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is working through swathes of submissions regarding the legal obligations of states to address climate change and protect vulnerable communities and future generations.  

'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 “transition away from fossil fuels” under both the UN General Assembly and the UN Climate Talks, the Australian government approved three new coal mines earlier today at Boggabri, Caval Ridge and Lake Vermont Meadowbrook.

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 seeking interest in partnerships to plant trees on Crown-owned land with low farming and conservation value (excluding National Parks) Forestry Minister Todd McClay announced.

Warmer seas chief suspect for seabird ‘wreck’

18 Dec 24 - Media release | Hundreds of seabirds found washed up along the west coast of the North Island are likely to have died from starvation due to climate change impacts.

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 local news service and whose local democracy is at real risk, according to the incoming president of the New Zealand Journalism Education Association (JEANZ).

Canterbury Climate Partnership Plan officially launched

17 Dec 24 - Media release | The Canterbury Mayoral Forum has launched the Canterbury Climate Partnership Plan, a comprehensive strategy developed by all 11 councils in Canterbury that aims to address climate change and build a sustainable, resilient, and low-emissions future.

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 user – Canadian company Methanex – to push up gas and electricity prices, according to a new report, titled “Methanexit:...

Govt delivers standardised emissions measurement tool

16 Dec 24 - Media release| The Government is delivering on its Q4 commitment, restoring certainty and credibility to the agriculture sector by introducing a standardised, science-based method for measuring...

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 Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows the difference weather conditions can make to energy generation in New Zealand.

Wood products pivotal to NZ meeting climate targets

12 Dec 24 - Media release | Government support for boosting wood processing as outlined in NZ’s second emissions reduction (ERP2) plan is a step in the right direction says the Wood Processors and Manufacturers...

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 behind Australia after the Albanese government doubled funding for energy efficiency retrofits of social housing.

$35,000 of Environmental Leaders Fund grants allocated

11 Dec 24 - Media release | Twenty-three Northland schools and early childhood centres are to share in $35,000 of Northland Regional Council Environmental Leaders Funding for projects ranging from ecosourcing...

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 into law in the next few days.

Kāinga Ora’s ‘KO’ to the wool industry

9 Dec 24 - Media release | Federated Farmers says Kāinga Ora’s decision to categorically rule out use of woollen carpets in social housing is a total slap in the face for struggling Kiwi sheep farmers.

New Zealand Green Investment Finance shares Ministers' concerns with SolarZero liquidation

6 Dec 24 - Yesterday representatives of New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) met with its Shareholding Ministers to discuss matters relating to the voluntary liquidation of SolarZero.

Auckland Council awards grants to advance community climate action

4 Dec 24 - Media release | Auckland Council has approved $260,000 from a total funding pool of $372,451 to support 11 community-led initiatives addressing climate change projects from sustainable water...

Scientists find link between temperature and carbon storage rates

4 Dec 24 - Media release | A huge global study has used teabags to measure carbon storage in wetlands.

Pacific Youth hope historic hearing in the Hague delivers climate justice where COP did not

3 Dec 24 - Media release | Save the Children is urging world leaders to heed the call of Pacific children and young people as a landmark action to clarify states’ obligations to tackle the climate crisis gets...

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