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Climate change

IPCC 1.5C special report – Expert Reaction

IPCC 1.5C special report – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 October 201811 February 2019

The IPCC’s latest special report – Global Warming of 1.5C – has been released at a press conference in Incheon, […]

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Low-emissions economy report – In the News

Low-emissions economy report – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 04 September 201811 February 2019

The Productivity Commission has completed its report into transitioning to a low-emissions economy and recommends three crucial shifts: switching to […]

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How does methane contribute to global warming – Expert Reaction

How does methane contribute to global warming – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 August 201811 February 2019

New research released by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton highlights the impact methane from New Zealand’s livestock […]

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It’s going to be abnormally warm till 2022 – Expert Reaction

It’s going to be abnormally warm till 2022 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 August 201811 February 2019

As a heatwave tapers off in parts of the northern hemisphere, a new forecast system has predicted the years 2018 […]

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Earth could enter hothouse climate – In The News

Earth could enter hothouse climate – In The News

In the News  |  Published: 09 August 201811 February 2019

The possibility Earth could enter an irreversible ‘hothouse climate’ with rising sea levels of between 10 and 60 metres has […]

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Health, environment impacts of meat consumption – Expert reaction

Health, environment impacts of meat consumption – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 July 201811 February 2019

Lately, people have been up-in-arms about a meat-free burger, but is a plant-based diet the way to a healthier body […]

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Private sector climate change pledges – Expert Reaction

Private sector climate change pledges – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 July 201812 February 2019

Sixty private sector chief executives have come together to form the Climate Leaders Coalition, signing a joint statement which commits their companies to climate change […]

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Zero Carbon Bill – Expert Reaction

Zero Carbon Bill – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 June 201812 February 2019

The Government’s proposed Zero Carbon Bill lays out how they plan to transition New Zealand to a low-emission economy by 2050. The public […]

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Antarctic ice loss – Expert Reaction

Antarctic ice loss – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 June 201812 February 2019

Antarctica has lost about 3 trillion tonnes of ice since 1992, which corresponds to a sea-level rise of around 8 […]

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Climate adaptation group reports back – In the News

Climate adaptation group reports back – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 25 May 201812 February 2019

The Climate Change Adaptation Technical Working Group has reported back to Government with recommendations on what New Zealand needs to […]

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