Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Gas vs pumped hydro: a real choice?
Energy

Gas vs pumped hydro: a real choice?

If it's developed, the Tariki underground gas storage facility would take coal out of the electricity system at a fraction of the cost of Project Onslow.

Pattrick Smellie 08 Jun 2022
'Grossly disproportionate' to intervene on flood insurance
Property

'Grossly disproportionate' to intervene on flood insurance

The government's focus on flood insurance intervention rather than action to adapt to climate change is costly, back-to-front thinking says the Insurance Council.

Pattrick Smellie 07 Jun 2022
Calls for a rethink on carbon capture scepticism
Policy

Calls for a rethink on carbon capture scepticism

There's limited work under way on carbon capture technology, but some think it's time to look at it again.

Ian Llewellyn 04 Jun 2022
World Bank: NZ carbon prices may need to double
Policy

World Bank: NZ carbon prices may need to double

NZ's carbon price is near the bottom of what the World Bank thinks is needed to meet climate change goals.

Ian Llewellyn 27 May 2022