Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Govt thinks about competing in carbon trading
Markets

Govt thinks about competing in carbon trading

The government hints it might compete with the private sector carbon platforms.

Ian Llewellyn 11 Nov 2022
Heck, use tech to beat the heat
Opinion

Peter Griffin: Heck, use tech to beat the heat

Using tech isn't in the Emissions Reduction Plan – and James Shaw admits that's an oversight.

Peter Griffin 10 Nov 2022
Govt pushes biofuels target out a year
Economy

Govt pushes biofuels target out a year

Global shortages affect plans to require more biofuels in the national fuel mix.

Pattrick Smellie 09 Nov 2022
James Shaw heads to COP27 with a $20m promise
Politics

James Shaw heads to COP27 with a $20m promise

NZ is offering money to help developing countries deal with the damage caused by climate change.

Ian Llewellyn 09 Nov 2022