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NZ pulls out of global coalition for phasing out fossil fuels
The move follows the Budget announcement of $200 million to support new drilling for fossil fuel fields.
How to get the best payoff from solar panels
Solar now stacks up financially in all three of our biggest cities - but there are exceptions, according to a new study. Audio
Climate Minister says gas shortage will lower greenhouse emissions
But it will come at a cost for businesses that can't switch to electricity, he says.
Ministers quizzed over Budget cuts in scrappy environment scrutiny hearing
Environment and conservation funding cuts the balancing act in the management of the economy and growing jobs, opposition MPs told.
Big, mysterious carbon sink possibly found in South Island
But scientists caution more work is needed before New Zealand could claim the discovery as a climate win.
Farmers expected to come on board as methane science advances
Some farming groups are opposed, but the PM's chief science adviser says farmers need to see the products work.
Booming space industry could hurt ozone layer's recovery
The rapidly growing number of rocket launches could slow the recovery of the ozone layer, a NZ-led study shows.
Scientists hit back over Prime Minister's 'worthies' insult
Scientists have raised concerns about plans to lower the country's methane emissions target.
Auditor-General asked to look into food waste from school lunch programme
Campaigners say unopened lunches are a small fraction of the programme's waste problem. Audio
Plea to public, governments after 'shocking' report on climate in Pacific
World Meteorological Organisation just release it's 2024 report into the South West Pacific's climate.
Luxon dismisses international climate scientists as 'worthies'
But the Greens say New Zealand appears to be on "climate denial bandwagon".
Climate target failure would bring overseas scrutiny, government warned
The government was warned to expect overseas scrutiny over a huge shortfall in plans for meeting the country's international climate target. Audio
Climate change backsliding in the Budget 'defies belief', say advocates
The government has allocated $200m to investing in fossil fuel development at gasfields.
Taxpayer-funded climate satellite mission finally reveals what's behind delays
MethaneSAT got $29 million from the government, with the aim of growing the space industry.
Government may face big hole in climate plan
A huge chunk of the nation's next emissions budget rests on a single project, which the owner now says probably won't happen.
Transpower warns of higher blackout risk in winter next year
Previous estimates had the margin between demand and supply lasting until 2030, but that has reduced dramatically.
'Heat a bigger problem than anticipated': Auckland prepares for climate change realities
However, figures show our biggest city is way off target.
'Cooked alive': Ventilation rules to be revamped
It will address the problem of sweltering townhouses in Auckland, the Building and Construction Minister says.
The good news about NZ's 10 million fossil-fuelled machines
New Zealand has 10 million fossil-fuelled machines, and more than 80 percent of them could be replaced by electric alternatives, according to a new report. Audio
Ocean near New Zealand warming faster than anywhere else, study finds
The effect means the sea feels warmer for a summer dip, but it's also worsening storms like ex-tropical Cyclone Tam.
NZ climate investor puts millions into start-up reducing methane emissions
The American start-up is promising to lower the climate-warming impact of cow burps.
Air New Zealand reveals less ambitious climate action forecast
The national carrier made headlines when it pulled the plug on its climate targets last year. Audio
Ministers rejected advice to review climate grants
Climate campaigners have long accused the scheme of propping up pollution. Audio
Landmark global shipping emissions plan passed, NZ abstains
The deal was 10 years in the making and covers the vast majority of the world's commercial shipping.