EnergyThe carbon detectivesCutting greenhouse-gas emissions is challenging enough. But what if we can't even measure the pollution we're trying to reduce?19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBeach clean-up top of the chartsInternational chart-topper Jack Johnson is getting behind a large-scale Kiwi initiative to clear our beaches of rubbish.04 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyDelicate balancing act ahead for ministerWe've told the Government, 'Guys, you need a bigger toolbox and you need to think about economic instruments'," says Alastair Bisley, chairman of the Land and Water Forum, talking about what is required to resolve the issue of water quality28 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessAlmost third of NZ lakes have poor water quality - reportNick Smith has called for NZ to improve its fresh water management after a report found almost a third of lakes have poor water quality.10 Nov 11:02 PM
Opinion<i>Jeanette Fitzsimons:</i> Keep coal in the hole, or green efforts will remain futile01 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldRiver Thames comes clean on dirty pastBritain's most famous waterway is smelling sweeter these days.19 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil to subsidise cloth nappiesIn what could be a first for NZ, a council is looking to sell subsidised cloth nappies from its front desk.10 Sep 12:22 AM
CommoditiesNZ microbe to produce ethanol from Chinese pollutionA local biotech firm is set to use its patented microbe technology in China.07 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland slowly getting greenerAuckland is gradually weaning itself off car dependency, with a slight increase in commuters opting for public transport.26 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPopular swimming spots prove unsafeMany popular swimming spots contain high levels of bacteria that cause diarrhoea or infection, a new report shows.19 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleBirthplace of 'drive-thru' turns its back on fast foodIn a bid to combat rampant obesity levels, law-makers in the US city of Baldwin Park have imposed a moratorium on new fast-food outlets.05 Jul 10:42 PM