Antarctic sea ice levels have been at record lows for the last three years, a global report shows. The World Meteorological […]
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City fires likely to increase with climate change – Expert Reaction
As air temperatures get hotter with climate change, urban fires will get more common, with New Zealand seeing over 40% […]
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Trump’s science spending cuts – Expert Reaction
The US government is cutting or limiting rafts of funding for science and health research. Some of the executive actions from President […]
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New Aotearoa climate goals announced – Expert Reaction
The government has announced a national target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 51-55% below 2005 levels by 2035. This new […]
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What to expect from NZ’s new climate goals – Expert Reaction
New Zealand’s national contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions is due to be announced today. Participating nations are due to […]
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NIWA’s annual climate summary for 2024 – Expert Reaction
2024 was New Zealand’s 10th-warmest year on record, according to NIWA’s annual climate summary for 2024. Of New Zealand’s 10 […]
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Five global crises are inextricably linked – Expert Reaction
‘Siloed thinking’ is holding back solutions to biodiversity, human health, climate change, water, and food security, according to a new […]
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NZ and Aus wildlife among most vulnerable to climate-driven extinction – Expert Reaction
New Zealand species are among the most vulnerable to extinction in a warming world, according to a global analysis of 30 years […]
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Climate finance commitments triple at close of COP29 – Expert Reaction
Wealthy countries have committed to spend more than NZ$500 billion (US$300b) annually by 2035 to help poorer countries cope with […]
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Major Pacific climate report launched at COP29 – Media Briefing
The largest Pacific climate adaptation study is being launched by NZ and Pacific researchers, right as the COP29 global climate conference officially opens. The […]
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