PremiumPremiumThe CountryETS off the table for farmers – for nowThe Govt has chosen to work with farmers which means they might avoid the ETS.23 Oct 07:00 AM
The CountryWhat the UN's latest big climate report means for NZJust-released major UN report on climate change has big implications for agricultural NZ.08 Aug 09:03 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRebecca Howard: What's the cost to dairy of going green?COMMENT: Fonterra, Synlait and A2 Milk face various cost impacts.29 Jul 05:00 AM
The CountryEnvironment watchdog's bold idea to combat climate changeBiological emissions from farms should be policed differently to CO2, watchdog says.26 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryEnvironmentalists welcome new tax proposalsEnvironmentalists have welcomed a proposed water tax, amid other suggested overhauls.21 Feb 03:19 AM
The CountryGovt to cap units, bring permanent forestry into ETSChanges to the Emissions Trading Scheme will cap units and bring in permanent forest.12 Dec 05:26 AM
The CountryHow NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per centMany farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.06 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryOskams see multiple riverside possibilitiesWalking, cycling, camping, swimming possibilities on riverside land12 Oct 06:00 PM
The CountryIwi's new income stream - carbon farming 'best forestry deal' everNew Māori organisation offers opportunity to get benefit from unproductive land03 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryGluckman: Tackle emissions with farm plansAg sector could slash methane emissions through tailored farm plans, Peter Gluckman says.11 Sep 12:00 AM
The CountryComment: Fighting climate change on the farmThe signs are that methane from livestock will be treated differently to CO2 emissions.06 Sep 12:00 AM
The Country'Challenging but achievable' - how NZ can go greenA low-emissions economy for NZ is "challenging but achievable", commission's report finds.03 Sep 09:00 PM
The CountryMore methane cuts needed to avoid further warming - studyKeeping NZ methane emissions to today's levels won't be enough to stop further warming.30 Aug 02:00 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Climate warms towards Govt's plan to cut carbonConsensus is building behind planned Zero Carbon Act to combat climate change.26 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryTen years, 1 billion trees - making the numbers add upPlanting 1 billion trees in 10 years is more achievable than it might sound.26 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country60 leading Kiwi CEOs commit to climate actionAir NZ, Fonterra and Z Energy among major companies pledging to new climate collective.11 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryBiofuel partly powers Cathay Pacific flight from AirbusAirlines experiment with alternative fuels but hydrocarbons are proving hard to replace.17 Jun 04:02 AM
The CountryPoplars, carbon credits, manuka for Waitotara farmerHaving five different income streams make a remote hill country farm viable07 Jun 05:00 AM
The CountryResearchers moot new way to treat methaneA new study has suggested a fresh way to account for key greenhouse gas methane.04 Jun 09:00 AM
The CountryNZ's climate faces wilder, wetter, warmer, futureA top panel has laid out starting points for NZ to prepare for a warmer, wilder future.23 May 09:00 PM
The CountryCar import costs a side-risk to greener economy - reportReport shows ''major changes will be needed," commission chair Murray Sherwin says.26 Apr 09:37 PM
The CountryBy gum: Eucalypt planting a risky ventureThe way climate change law has been interpreted is "plain nonsense", a councillor says.21 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryEmissions ruling angers forest ownersRules for ETS eligibility have changed drastically, owners say15 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryWhanganui forest owners frustrated with MPITwo Whanganui forest ventures are at odds with Ministry for Primary Industries criteria.14 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryForester wants easier ETS registrationNeil Walker wants to be sure he can claim carbon credits on new forest he plans to plant.09 Feb 10:02 PM
OpinionBrian FallowWhat makes farming so special?COMMENT: In fighting emissions, should agriculture get a better deal than others?23 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryClimate change action a winner in coalition dealClimate change action has emerged a winner in just-signed coalition deals.24 Oct 02:58 AM
The CountryPassions high over natural assetsWhat policies are parties proposing to manage and protect our natural resources?23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra farms to record climate pollutionDairy farmers won't have to pay for their climate pollution yet, the Govt says.14 Jun 04:32 AM
OpinionBrian FallowNever mind Trump, NZ climate effort needs workEmissions trading scheme isn't fit for purpose.08 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryPlan to power aircraft with trashCathay Pacific has taken a stake in a company producing bio fuel out of city waste.06 Apr 04:00 AM
The Country'Fail grade' for NZ's environmental futureNZ's economic growth is "approaching its environmental limits", a once-a-decade environmental report card says.20 Mar 07:30 PM
The CountryMore urgency needed for climate changeA leading climate scientist has welcomed a new 20-year Government "roadmap" that singles out climate change as an environmental research priority for New Zealand.17 Jul 05:30 PM