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Climate report: Renewable, but not quite clean

Climate report could pose awkward questions for New Zealand's newest power station.

$20k grant helps Mokoia guardians combat climate change

"The grant couldn't have come at a better time."

'We're not going to crush all the cars': Rod Carr and climate action

The enthusiastic climate action boss, Rod Carr, explains the new carbon zero proposals.

Wairoa has 'enough trees': Tiny council's decision could fell NZ's climate change goals

If you plant in Wairoa your rates will be four times as much as a sheep and beef farm.

Big Read: Five positive things we learned from major climate report

From decarbonising cars to managing methane, the new climate report offers many positives.

Parts of energy sector back Climate Change Commission plan

Sector has largely shown support for plan to decarbonise economy and slash emissions.

How wetlands can literally save lives

OPINION: Restoring New Zealand's wetlands should be part of our climate change response.

Focus Live: Jacinda Ardern and James Shaw announce draft advice from Climate Change Commission

Also among the bold steps the recently-formed Climate Change Commission laid out in its just-issued draft advice was an end to coal heating, more forestry, greener homes and a waste-stripping "circular" economy.

Climate change report: Ban on petrol-car imports by 2032, cut cow numbers

Govt told NZ must cut cow numbers and get most Kiwis in EVs to hit climate targets.

Fire danger running high amid oddball La Nina

Wildfire danger is high in places it wouldn't be under a typical La Nina climate system.

Analysis: Water becomes a commodity

A UN special rapporteur says water should not be treated as a traded commodity.

Climate analysis: 2020 was also a hot year for wider NZ region

2020 wasn't just one of the 10 warmest for NZ, but for our wider region as a whole.

School Strike 4 Climate NZ to reignite movement in 2021

Organisers say an intergenerational protest will be held outside Parliament on January 26.

Earth may reach temperature 'tipping point' within decades

Earth's ability to absorb CO2 emissions through plants may be halved scarily soon.

Rising tide: How will climate change hit NZ property values?

NZ coastal homes are likely to be hit by climate impacts. But to what extent and how soon?

'Warm years are piling up' - 2020 was NZ's seventh hottest on record

Amid a pandemic NZ saw its seventh hottest year in 2020, carrying on a dire warming trend.

'Urgent appeal': Charles reveals bold move to tackle climate change

The Prince of Wales is urging businesses to lend their support to the action plan.

Greta Thunberg on why she won't tell you off for flying

Times: The climate change activist on sparring with Trump and what she'll do next.