Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Insect farming may mean we eat more meat, not less
Climate change

Insect farming may mean we eat more meat, not less

Bugs are best suited to solve a problem the livestock sector has long struggled with.

Bloomberg 10 Mar 2024
To solve the plastics crisis, we need to calm down
Climate change Opinion

To solve the plastics crisis, we need to calm down

It’s easy to feel any action is futile. But consumers can make a real difference.

Bloomberg 02 Mar 2024
Why business flocked to Cop28
Climate change

Why business flocked to Cop28

The smart money is moving into decarbonisation, says sustainable business group.

Greg Hurrell 20 Feb 2024
The world’s forests are doing so much better than we think
Climate change

The world’s forests are doing so much better than we think

It’s a sign that not every indicator is pointing towards doom.

Bloomberg 04 Feb 2024