Climate change

Councils declaring climate emergencies – In the News

In the News | Published: 20 June 2019

Wellington City is the latest council to declare a climate change emergency, but many are skeptical on whether the declarations […]

Emissions trading reforms target transparency and compliance – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 May 201917 May 2019

Reforms to bring the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in line with the Zero Carbon Bill will also improve transparency and compliance. The reforms will allow […]

Zero Carbon Bill splits greenhouse gas targets – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 08 May 201909 May 2019

The Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill, designed to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions to under 1.5C over the […]

The state of Aotearoa’s environment – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 April 201924 April 2019

A state of the environment report has highlighted nine priority issues, including polluted waterways, greenhouse gas emissions and urban growth […]

Greenhouse gas emissions rise again – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 April 201911 April 2019

New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions rose by 2.2 per cent in 2017. According to the annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory, emissions increased by […]

Cutting out flying to reduce aviation emissions – In The News

In the News | Published: 08 April 201908 April 2019

Do you drive a hybrid and use LED lightbulbs, but still pop to Australia twice a year? Aviation emissions are […]

Global state of the climate 2018 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 March 2019

The physical signs and socio-economic impacts of climate change are accelerating according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). In their […]