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$16m better off on emissions tally
The latest official estimates have shaved nearly two million tonnes off New Zealand's projected net emissions of greenhouse gases.
Sceptical about climate change
I do believe humans are contributing to the polluting and heating of the earth.
Global warming debate heats up
Scepticism about global warming is widespread amongst TV forecasters.
Profile: Francesca Price
Being green doesn't have to mean deprivation and sacrifice. Eco-journalist Francesca Price shows us how.
Heat increases on Govt to delay start of carbon trading
The Government is under increasing pressure to delay, or at least soften the impact of, the emissions trading scheme.
NZ lamb produces hefty 'footprint'
A 100gm serving of NZ lamb consumed in Britain carries a carbon "cost" equivalent to nearly 2kg of carbon dioxide, new research shows.
Strange case of the disappearing islands
Low-lying islands around the world are being gradually wiped out by rising sea levels.
Kiwis switch off to Earth Hour message
Many regions around New Zealand failed to record any power saving at all during this year's Earth Hour.
<i>Jan Wright:</i> Recognising Earth's limits a start
Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, explains why it is important we start thinking of our planet, and species, as a whole.
Humans to blame for climate change - scientists
A new study strengthens the case for global warming as a result of man-made emissions.
GE plants promoted as 'cisgenic'
NZ researchers appear to be gearing up for a new bid to win over consumers before the first applications for release of GE pasture species.
There is no harm in being clean and green
I was watching a fascinating documentary the other day about Easter Island.