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The global costs of climate change are being underestimated by billions of dollars a year.
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NZ charities unite, refugees record and careening climate | Focus Morning Bulletin October 26, 2023
An urgent appeal has been launched to raise funds for people suffering as a humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza, conflict in three continents has driven the global number of refugees to a new record of more than 114 million and United Nations researchers warn the world is careening dangerously close to environmental tipping points. Video / NZ Herald
King's Counsel barrister battling authorities over his $6.2m Matakana estate's seawall
"Reserve land would be at risk of being washed away, so the public would be the loser."
The 12 regions that recorded a 100-plus day marine heatwave
One region topped them all with a record 381-day marine heatwave.
Worsening marine heatwaves threat to popular shellfish
Lab glitch unexpectedly delivers insights into how mussels will cope with climate change.
Government's ban on new fossil-fuel power plants questioned
Officials questioned the need to ban something that was unlikely to happen anyway.
What will NZ droughts look like in 30 years? El Nino, potential billion dollar toll
Scientists are exploring what a horror drought will look like in a climate-warmed future.
Watch: Boomfa! Catholic nun tackles climate activist in brutal takedown
'I expected the nuns to be a little reasonable for the public order.'
NZ global warming emissions creep up in first half of '23
Less reliance on coal, natural gas makes electricity generation star performer.
Environment watchdog sceptical of farming groups' methane emissions claims
Parliament's environment watchdog has written to DairyNZ, B+LNZ and Federated Farmers.
Insurance premium hikes hit record high
Cost increases should start abating - insurance industry group.
Anatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three years
Ardern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?
Senior Labour MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' as tensions rise after crushing election result
Labour MPs have been discussing the party's future today.
'There are no formal immigration pathways...to migrate here for climate reasons'
More people living on low-lying islands are moving to NZ because of the climate crisis.
Coalition of climate chaos? Where National, Act and NZ First differ on emissions
Pre-election, Christopher Luxon said climate pledges were not up for negotiation.
Opinion: Green MP should reconsider snub to Mike Hosking
Tamatha Paul says the broadcaster can be hurtful to communities she represents.
Trust pumps $10m into housing, Māori development, move to high-wage economy
"We’re looking at ways we can maximise the impact we’re having."
Diana Clement: How green are your investments?
OPINION: Companies may have a net-zero target. But is that target in 2025 or 2070?
Green Party on track for strong result, ahead in Wellington and Auckland central electorates
In one of the biggest election upsets, Tamatha Paul is well ahead in Wellington Central.
'You can taste the climate change': Winemakers confront extreme weather
New York Times: The $550b global wine industry has no choice but to adapt - quickly.
Red, juicy, heat resistant: New Zealand’s hunt for a climate-proof apple
Financial Times: Europe's growers have turned to NZ as climate change upends the industry.
Genesis Energy board, CEO quizzed on soggy share price
Relative underperformance of share price put down to usage of fossil fuels.
Why protestors dressed as polar bears greeted a cruise ship in France
One protestor says they were there "in support of the polar fauna".
What is NZ’s risk of tropical cyclones this season?
Last cyclone season brought NZ's costliest storm. What does the next one hold for us?
Mainfreight weighs up risk and opportunities in first climate risk report
The transport company was now considering 'applicable emission targets for the group'.
Climate change exhibition to be opened by UK envoy
Trouble in Paradise – Climate Change in the Pacific exhibition on show in Kerikeri.
Teenage climate activists disrupt Seymour’s press conference
Student says Act leader 'trying to pull the wool over the eyes of average New Zealanders'.
2023 among NZ's warmest years as new climate change stocktake lays out impacts
This year so far has been the country's warmest in our land and seas combined.
Fragile global economy faces new crisis in Israel-Gaza war
New York Times: IMF says the global recovery is slowing as war breaks out in the Mideast.
The big dilemma facing the next Government
What lies beneath is no longer fit for purpose.
Watch live: The Front Bench looks at the big political issues of this week
The Front Bench will examine the issues that Kiwis are talking about ahead of voting day.
World first: Scientists to map carbon profile of every NZ city and town
NZ could be the first nation to have real-time emissions data for all urban centres.
Winter or summer? Why there’s more than spring behind NZ’s wild temperature swings
What's going on with our weather? Expert says these swings aren't just typical NZ spring.
Is the future of travel set inside virtual reality?
According to a new report, travel is currently "an unsustainable industry".