Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
BlackRock gives foreign investment a bad name
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: BlackRock gives foreign investment a bad name

If it had set out to be disliked in NZ, BlackRock would be succeeding handsomely.

Pattrick Smellie 13 Jan 2025
How an antacid for the ocean could cool the Earth
The Washington Post

How an antacid for the ocean could cool the Earth

Technique removes atmospheric carbon, prevents ocean acidification.

Earth likely exceeded 1.5C threshold in 2024

Earth likely exceeded 1.5C threshold in 2024

2024 was NZ's 10th hottest year since 1909.

Greg Hurrell 08 Jan 2025
NZ Post is pulling its climate weight, for now
Environment Carbon Catch-up

NZ Post is pulling its climate weight, for now

Company says net-zero by 2050 is a more scientific goal than carbon neutral by 2030.

Jem Traylen 23 Dec 2024