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Factions inside and outside the White House didn't change Donald Trump's mind.
Comment: Trump just betrayed the world
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US withdrawal 'really disappointing' - NZ Govt
NZ Govt says US withdrawal from Paris climate accord "really disappointing".
US withdraws from climate change deal
US President Donald Trump announces US pulls out of climate change accord.
Trump not the only laggard on climate change
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Billionaire's threat to Trump
Trump is expected to ignore Elon Musk's advice to stick with the Paris Accord.
Antarctica crack grows at alarming rate
By next week, an iceberg the size of the Auckland region could break free.
Barrier Reef 'damaged beyond repair'
Scientists have concluded that the Great Barrier Reef can no longer be saved.
Fossil fuel protest at Auckland University
Students demand vice-chancellor make a stand against the uni investing in fossil fuels.
Stewart: Tax scattered on the floor
COMMENT: In summation, it's a dud. It's squarely aimed at the looming election.
Budget: Five takes on this year's science spend
Five leading figures in the science sector share their views on Budget 2017.
Budget: Forest planting 'failing' NZ climate targets
Budget allocation "scratches the surface" of what's needed for climate target, group says.
Budget: Greens slam environment funding
Greens say the Budget's environment and conservation funding is far below what's needed.
The student suing the NZ government
A Hamilton student's climate-change case against the Government now to get an airing.
Q&A: Do we need an oath to protect oceans?
Do we need a Hippocratic Oath to better protect our oceans? Two experts explain.
Green groups hope for DoC boost in Budget
Green groups want to see a big boost in DoC's core biodiversity budget this Thursday.
Climate could be transformed by 2100
The climate in tropical regions could become unrecognisable by the end of this century.
Higher seas may force NZ towns to retreat
Some coastal communities may have to be pulled back in the face of sea level rise.
Clarion call sounded for cherished yellow-eyed penguin
Startling evidence shows that yellow-eyed penguins face extinction from mainland NZ.
Yellow-eyed penguins may disappear
National icon headed for extinction on mainland- unless we act now.
Climate cycles to bring extreme weather patterns
It's to bring supercharged heatwaves and extreme weather events for up to a decade.
Students travel moon distance to top schools
Christchurch students travel the distance of a trip to the moon to get to top schools.
Freshwater reforms' impact 'minimal'
Studies find major tree-planting efforts needed as well to curb greenhouse gases.
Are islands more resilient to sea level rise?
Sea level rise models suggest coral reef islands are more resilient than first thought.
'We must leave Earth in 100 years'
Professor Stephen Hawking has made an ominous warning to the human race.
Ethiopia is facing a killer drought
Food crises are erupting across Africa and there is no money to fight it.
Climate March draws massive crowd
This climate march marks President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.
How can NZ insure homes for climate change?
Climate change could make thousands of Kiwi homes uninsurable by private companies.
Kiwis better off making their own emergency kits
Most kits lacked basic items and were pricier than making your own, the watchdog found.