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Cold comfort for climate change brigade

Weather expert Philip Duncan notes the cold snap embracing the northern hemisphere is making life tough on 'global warming' promoters.

Fusion breakthrough a magic bullet for energy crisis?

<i>Green Business: </i>Commonsense Organics growing strong

Organic food can now properly be considered an essential rather than a luxury, says the owner of an expanding chain of organic grocery stores.

Hot December for Bay of Plenty, Northland

Last decade warmest on record - Niwa

The noughties were the warmest decade on record in New Zealand, although last year was cooler than average, latest Niwa figures show.

'Worse to come' bushfire warning

New Zealand: 100 per cent pure hype

Canterbury Basin drill cores hold clues to our climate

Crisis? What crisis?

When I hear the word "crisis" I immediately envisage people with arms out desperately calling for help.

Climate activists target Mfat and NZX

<i>Eloise Gibson:</i> Feel-good factor loses out to reality

<i>Cartoon:</i> Fairytale's flat ending

Late-night drama as veto threatened

The Copenhagen agreement had been expected to commit countries to deep cuts in carbon emissions. In the end, it fell short.

<i>Editorial:</i> Response from world leaders sad and stilted

PM: Climate accord process must change

John Key says a binding agreement could be concluded at Mexico's climate change conference, but the negotiating process has to change.

<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Where rising tides are more than a future threat

Many nations fear rising water levels, but the Netherlands already has practical experience.