Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Contested methane measure on the table for review
Climate change

Contested methane measure on the table for review

The best measure for the global warming impact of methane emissions remains a live debate.

Pattrick Smellie 21 Dec 2022
Shareholders hammer ANZ over fossil fuel funding
Climate change

Shareholders hammer ANZ over fossil fuel funding

The bank’s chair fended off questions about its financing of exploration projects.

Ben Moore 16 Dec 2022
Carbon prices plunge on govt decision
Climate change

Carbon prices plunge on govt decision

Fear of a sharp jump in carbon prices feeding into inflation may explain the government's unexpected decision to override CCC recommendations.

Staff reporters 16 Dec 2022
New climate reporting standards land
Climate change

New climate reporting standards land

Some 200 organisations have 17 days before the new regime kicks in.

Greg Hurrell 15 Dec 2022