Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
The next carbon auction: predicting the unpredictable
Climate change

The next carbon auction: predicting the unpredictable

The fourth auction will offer up 4.75 million New Zealand units with the current spot price trading near $65.

Ian Llewellyn 30 Nov 2021
Genesis has no time for Waiting-to-Die
Climate change

Genesis has no time for Waiting-to-Die

One thermal company to rule them all? Thermal generator Genesis isn't keen on Contact's plan, and says it is ThermalCo.

Ian Llewellyn 15 Nov 2021
Surprise US-China climate deal is about more than emissions
Climate change

Surprise US-China climate deal is about more than emissions

An environmental agreement between Beijing and Washington was a significant step in terms of easing tensions between the superpowers, analysts say.

COP26 and inconvenient statistics
Climate change

COP26 and inconvenient statistics

COP26 rolls on as statistics show an increase in emissions in the latest quarter in NZ.

Ian Llewellyn 10 Nov 2021