Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Climate change is coming for the finer things in life
Climate change

Climate change is coming for the finer things in life

Coffee. Wine. Olive oil. Cocoa. 'It does feel a little apocalyptic'.

Climate adaptation work 'uncoordinated and disorganised', minister says
Climate change

Climate adaptation work 'uncoordinated and disorganised', minister says

Officials have been told not to put their head in the sand.

Greg Hurrell 12 Jun 2024
Another roadblock to the EV transition: personal politics
Climate change

Another roadblock to the EV transition: personal politics

Some consumers are eschewing electric vehicles for political reasons.

$350 trillion to save the planet is a bargain
Climate change Opinion

$350 trillion to save the planet is a bargain

The longer we wait, the faster the bill grows, and so, too, does the damage.

Bloomberg 01 Jun 2024