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National to support Zero Carbon bill despite 'serious concerns'
National Leader Simon Bridges said the party will support the Zero Carbon bill.
Farmers to work harder to reduce methane
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Rachel Stewart: Earth is heating up and activism will too
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DoC: Forest 'mega-mast' may spell local extinctions
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Shaw snubs two-tier ETS
James Shaw has snubbed recommendations for two separate Emissions Trading Schemes.
Second-hottest March another sign of climate change
NZ's second-equal hottest March another clear sign of climate change, scientists say.
Farmer: 'Biological' greenhouse gases merit different treatment
Report moots treating agricultural greenhouse gases differently to fossil fuel emissions.
Grim global climate report: Drought, rising seas, millions displaced
A dramatic new stocktake shows climate change is here - and now affecting millions of us.
European investors eye billion trees project
The billion trees project has attracted the eye of some deep-pocketed players.
Environment watchdog's bold idea to combat climate change
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Climate change protests: Will we let the kids down?
COMMENT: Will the national climate change protest by students achieve anything?
'Green' hydrogen: Could it save Taranaki's energy industry?
Taranaki's future as an energy powerhouse could be in "green" hydrogen, PM announces.
Students march over climate change: 'We need adults to listen - this is our future'
Student says although she can't participate in elections, being at protest "was her vote".
The homes against the angry sea: Would you buy here?
Shirley Coker says she has no intention of leaving John Bridgeman's much treasured home.
Kindergarten kids join strike for climate
Waihi people are divided over kindergarten kids joining a global strike for climate.
James Renwick: Dauntless hope in the face of a climate catastrophe
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Summer's over: Big wet on its way
A rainy end to month is set to bring much-needed relief to many parched regions.
Rising seas and weather events: Thames still to sign climate change declaration
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Why NZ shouldn't be waiting to tackle methane
With methane emissions soaring, NZ shouldn't be waiting for a solution, scientist says.
Conservation Comment: Wild pines a fire risk
It is time the fire service and DoC looked at ways to remove these pine trees.
Environmentalists welcome new tax proposals
Environmentalists have welcomed a proposed water tax, amid other suggested overhauls.
Conservation Comment: Why I won't fly
Actually, I'm joining the majority — 95 per cent of humans never fly.
'Extreme and unpredictable' weather to get worse as ice sheets melt
Researchers call for an "urgent review" of global policy to avoid dangerous impacts.
Carbon-neutral goal at heart of council's sustainability strategy
Sharing information and walking the talk are key features of the strategy, mayor says.
If this heatwave is NZ's future, are we ready for it?
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Rising seas threat to council infrastructure - report
As much as $14 billion worth of council infrastructure is threatened by rising seas.
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