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More methane cuts needed to avoid further warming - study
Keeping NZ methane emissions to today's levels won't be enough to stop further warming.
How massive volcanic eruption all but wiped out life on Earth
The Great Dying killed 90 per cent of species after a gigantic volcanic eruption
The colour of our lakes - as seen from space
The impact of farming, forestry and climate change on our lakes is captured from space.
Trump to overhaul key policy on climate
Power plant plan could release millions of tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere.
Residents see red over algae outbreak
Study found a 50 per cent spike in hospital visits during red-tide blooms.
Audrey Young: Greens adjust to pragmatism over idealism
COMMENT: Power takes some getting used to for the Green Party.
Global warming all at sea
Record heat is raising ocean temperatures to new levels and experts are concerned.
Earth to be unusually warm until 2022, model predicts
A new forecast system has revealed the years 2018 till 2022 are going to anomalously warm.
Climate researchers: Where NZ's carbon act could fail
NZ's Zero Carbon Act could fail unless it accounts for different gases, researchers argue.
Climate change: risk of 'tropical' distant future for NZ
Another study has warned NZ's climate could revert to state of 50 million years ago.
Climate change: Extreme fire risk may double
A warming New Zealand could help pine forests grow - but not without extreme fire risk.
New tack on social, environmental trials facing Māori
Māori nationwide to be asked: "What is keeping you awake at night?"
Scientists' warning: Climate change may cause 'uninhabitable Earth'
Parts of the planet may have 60m sea level rises even if targets are met, scientists warn.
Jim Rose: Why environmentalists should endorse Rogernomics
COMMENT: Carbon emission cuts are an international public good.
'Only hours to live': China's burning fear
400 million refugees heading south. They have only hours to live. The year is 2070.
Comment: Climate change — where is it all going to end?
COMMENT: This is Armageddon Summer in the northern hemisphere.
More weather-related EQC claims closer to the coast
Study finds clear trends among $300m of weather-related claims paid out by EQC since 2000.
How much longer will Southern Ocean slow climate change?
The Southern Ocean below NZ absorbs 40 per cent of CO2 emissions. But for how much longer?
Ten years, 1 billion trees - making the numbers add up
Planting 1 billion trees in 10 years is more achievable than it might sound.
Government should lead way on environment
Two big environmental calls loom for the Government
Shaw calls for joint Pacific push on climate threat
New Zealand and its Pacific neighbours aren't too small for climate action, minister says.
NZ companies fail to underscore climate risk
New Zealand hasn't been "walking the talk" on climate risk, finds a sweeping new analysis.
Global seas could rise 26mm with loss of two ice shelves
The loss of just two Antarctic ice sheets could raise global sea levels by more than 20mm.
How plastic threatens NZ seabirds
Plastic pollution could push some NZ seabird species to the brink of extinction
Stephen Tindall on life after running The Warehouse
Exclusive interview: After The Warehouse - What's next for Sir Stephen Tindall?
Councils unsure where to start on climate threat - scientist
A scientist is worried councils are struggling to get started on sea level rise planning.
'Soft Power' index lists Jacindamania as strength
Jacinda Ardern well placed to make NZ a "major voice" on climate change, report says.
Doctors urged to back fresh effort on climate change
Health professionals have been urged to back Govt's proposed Zero Carbon Act.
Poll: Few Kiwis think world will overcome climate challenge
A new poll shows Kiwis want climate action, but doubt the world will avoid worst impacts.
Captain Cook memorial topples into sea
Erosion sends Captain Cook monument toppling into the sea.
60 leading Kiwi CEOs commit to climate action
Air NZ, Fonterra and Z Energy among major companies pledging to new climate collective.
Comment: We need to adapt to climate change
The Zero Carbon Bill should aim to adapt to climate change, not just reduce it.
Opinion: How do we achieve NZ's new climate goal?
NZ should slash all emissions to net zero by 2050, argues the Wise Response Society.