Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Air NZ puts 2030 emissions targets in the 'too hard' basket
Climate change

Air NZ puts 2030 emissions targets in the 'too hard' basket

The airline is also withdrawing from the Science Based Targets initiative.

Staff reporters 30 Jul 2024
Govt's climate strategy is wrong
Opinion

David Norton: Govt's climate strategy is wrong

We urgently need emissions reductions and Recloaking Papatūānuku now, not later.

David Norton 29 Jul 2024
Warning to Aussie firms on mandatory climate reporting
Climate change

Warning to Aussie firms on mandatory climate reporting

About 18% of Australia's top firms are doing almost nothing about climate reporting.

AAP 26 Jul 2024
Govt plans tree-planting frenzy, report shows NZ no longer on track to hit climate target
Climate change

Govt plans tree-planting frenzy, report shows NZ no longer on track to hit climate target

According to projections released with its draft Emissions Reduction Plan on Wednesday, the Government is no longer on track to meet its third emissions budget.Significantly more work is needed to meet New Zealand’s Paris commitments, which will likely result in billions of dolla...

Staff reporters 17 Jul 2024