Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
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
COP26: turning 'blah blah' into action
Climate change

COP26: turning 'blah blah' into action

COP26 is getting down to the nitty-gritty of climate change talks as politicians and officials try to reconcile positions that may be irreconcilable.

Ian Llewellyn 09 Nov 2021
Fancy being the chief executive of climate change?
Climate change

Fancy being the chief executive of climate change?

Late last year, BlueScope chief Mark Vassella asked Gretta Stephens if she would like a new title. She jumped at the chance.