Greenhouse gas emissions

Climate Change Commission says NZ’s rate of emissions reduction needs to more than double and government choices in next few years ‘will be critical to getting the country back on track’

Climate Change Commission says NZ’s rate of emissions reduction needs to more than double and government choices in next few years ‘will be critical to getting the country back on track’

The NZ Government wants to end climate lawsuits. How does that sit with the country's international commitments?

The NZ Government wants to end climate lawsuits. How does that sit with the country's international commitments?

Kate Hua-Ke Chi looks at why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties

Kate Hua-Ke Chi looks at why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties

Susan Harris says fossil fuel emissions cause dangerous climate change, not cows and sheep

Susan Harris says fossil fuel emissions cause dangerous climate change, not cows and sheep

Susan Harris points out that contrary to farmer lobby claims, the conversion of pastoral land to carbon forestry is minor and decreasing. The shrinking of the sheep industry well predates carbon forestry

Susan Harris points out that contrary to farmer lobby claims, the conversion of pastoral land to carbon forestry is minor and decreasing. The shrinking of the sheep industry well predates carbon forestry

Susan Harris points to some serious NZU supply and demand issues, and wants to know how Ministers and the public can be sure our international climate commitments and fiscal issues are effectively managed over the next five years

Susan Harris points to some serious NZU supply and demand issues, and wants to know how Ministers and the public can be sure our international climate commitments and fiscal issues are effectively managed over the next five years

Former Governor-General Patsy Reddy appointed to chair Climate Change Commission from February 2025

Former Governor-General Patsy Reddy appointed to chair Climate Change Commission from February 2025

Departing head of the Climate Change Commission says emissions reductions here should not be blocked because other countries are worse

Departing head of the Climate Change Commission says emissions reductions here should not be blocked because other countries are worse

After nearly 10 years of debate, COP29’s carbon trading deal is seriously flawed, Kate Dooley argues

After nearly 10 years of debate, COP29’s carbon trading deal is seriously flawed, Kate Dooley argues

Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it’s more about greenwashing than helping the climate

Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it’s more about greenwashing than helping the climate

Reductions in pastoral farming among advice unveiled by the Climate Change Commission on how to handle greenhouse gas emissions in the years ahead

Reductions in pastoral farming among advice unveiled by the Climate Change Commission on how to handle greenhouse gas emissions in the years ahead

The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect

The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect

Small steps are underway to pay other countries to help meet New Zealand's international climate change commitments

Small steps are underway to pay other countries to help meet New Zealand's international climate change commitments

Sara Walton & Andrea Foley use a new tracker to look at how well NZ companies are doing at reporting their climate impacts

Sara Walton & Andrea Foley use a new tracker to look at how well NZ companies are doing at reporting their climate impacts

Aiming to reduce transport CO2 emissions, Taupõ's Miraka dairy company introduces hydrogen-diesel powered milk tanker

Aiming to reduce transport CO2 emissions, Taupõ's Miraka dairy company introduces hydrogen-diesel powered milk tanker