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Climate change: Why are NZ's emissions still rising?
James Shaw says "urgent action" needed to arrest emissions that again saw an annual jump.
Covering Climate Now: Is NZ getting forestry right?
Forestry is a crucial part of NZ's climate policy mix. How do we ensure we get it right?
Covering Climate Now: How do we decarbonise NZ's energy sector?
Is NZ moving fast enough to decarbonise our energy sector? A leading expert explains.
Wairoa has 'enough trees': Tiny council's decision could fell NZ's climate change goals
If you plant in Wairoa your rates will be four times as much as a sheep and beef farm.
Big Read: Five positive things we learned from major climate report
From decarbonising cars to managing methane, the new climate report offers many positives.
Climate change report: Ban on petrol-car imports by 2032, cut cow numbers
Govt told NZ must cut cow numbers and get most Kiwis in EVs to hit climate targets.
World carbon dioxide emissions drop 7 per cent
A Covid-19 locked-down world cut its carbon dioxide emissions this year by 7 per cent.
Analysis: What does declaring a 'climate emergency' actually do?
NZ is set to declare a climate emergency. Will it change anything? Jamie Morton explains.
Labour pledges to decarbonise public bus fleet by 2035
PM says her party would boost funding across agricultural greenhouse gas programmes.
Local Focus: Should farmers avoid paying for their pollution? Whanganui candidates argue it out
Candidates on farming and greenhouse gases. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Election 2020: Act touts 'no-nonsense' climate change plan
Act would ditch new climate legislation and allow mining on 'low value' conservation land.
'Green recovery' required to lock in lockdown climate benefits - research
Travel restrictions have slashed emissions, but action is needed to reap climate rewards.
Silence of the trees: Why the rise of forestry has farmers worried
The rise and rise of forestry is causing friction in rural areas.
Govt reveals new cap, emissions budget, in ETS reform
The Government has announced a fresh reforms to one of NZ's biggest climate policy levers.
Local Focus: Wairoa forestry 'scaring the hell out of this community'
Wairoa's forestry fear. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Matthew Hooton: Why we should say no to Rio Tinto's tantrum
Government support for smelter will just encourage it to ask for another handout.
Audrey Young: Coalition is thriving on PM's talent
COMMENT: Winston Peters knew his place on Thursday and it was not with Jacinda Ardern.
Simon Wilson: the good and not-so-much of the new methane emissions rules
Comment: Always expect more from Government, never rely on it.
Audrey Young: Is that purring coming from the Beehive?
James Shaw's patience pays off handsomely, writes Audrey Young.
Focus Live: Government announces plan for farmers to reduce emissions
Focus Live: Government announces plan for farmers to reduce emissions
ETS off the table for farmers – for now
The Govt has chosen to work with farmers which means they might avoid the ETS.
Audrey Young: Winston Peters speaks for those who object to victim-led approach
COMMENT: Three groups are in New Zealand First's immediate sights.
Audrey Young: Twists and turns of climate change policy
Comment: Arguments over climate change policy have lasted a lifetime for some.
What the UN's latest big climate report means for NZ
Just-released major UN report on climate change has big implications for agricultural NZ.
Rebecca Howard: What's the cost to dairy of going green?
COMMENT: Fonterra, Synlait and A2 Milk face various cost impacts.
Coming our way - the newest Airbus A350
Cathay Pacific is boosting services to New Zealand with a new plane and more flights
Rising NZ emissions sparks call for transport crackdown
Pressure needs to be put on the transport sector over rising emissions, scientist says.
Opinion: Why a 'two-basket' emissions approach is hot air
Two-basket approach to climate policy not sound, say Jim Salinger and Raymond Desjardins.
Govt: ETS changes to add another 89 million trees
New changes to the emissions trading scheme would add 89 million trees, Govt says.
Environment watchdog's bold idea to combat climate change
Biological emissions from farms should be policed differently to CO2, watchdog says.
Brian Fallow: Climate change kids are all right
Schoolchildren see the need to curb emissions - so why don't the grown-ups?
Climate warning for NZ business: 'adapt or get left behind'
Kiwi businesses must adapt to decarbonisation "or risk getting left behind", report finds.
Environmentalists welcome new tax proposals
Environmentalists have welcomed a proposed water tax, amid other suggested overhauls.