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Climate change

Law student takes Government to court over climate change – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 27 June 201703 August 2018

Hamilton law student Sarah Thomson has taken the Government to court this week over what she says is New Zealand’s […]

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Water, water everywhere – Ian Fuller

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 08 June 201703 August 2018

Two environmental issues have dominated the news so far this election year, both focused on waterways, writes Massey University’s Associate […]

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The psychology of climate change denial – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 06 June 201703 August 2018

In the wake of US President Donald Trump withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement, Victoria University of Wellington […]

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Trump pulls out of Paris Agreement – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 02 June 201703 August 2018

News this morning that US President Donald Trump has decided to pull the USA out of the Paris Agreement was […]

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Practical ways to change the ETS – Expert Reaction + Q&A

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 May 201731 May 2017

Practical changes to New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) would ensure emitters reduce their greenhouse gases quicker than the current […]

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Yellow-eyed penguins could disappear from mainland – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 17 May 201703 August 2018

One of New Zealand’s iconic species, the yellow-eyed penguin or hoiho, could disappear from the mainland within decades unless there […]

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Climate change and insurance – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 April 201703 August 2018

The extent to which climate change threatens New Zealand’s coastal housing will depend on insurance options available to homeowners, according to […]

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Understanding climate risks makes us all less vulnerable – Dave Frame

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 19 April 201703 August 2018

Events like floods and droughts are not just figures in Treasury spreadsheets, writes Professor Dave Frame, the risks of them […]

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Cyclone Cook and flooding – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 13 April 201703 August 2018

A mere week after the tail end of Tropical Cyclone Debbie hit the North Island, another cyclone is on its […]

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Debate over Dunedin sea level rise figures – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 15 March 201703 August 2018

Houses in South Dunedin are at risk of sea level rise, but there has been debate over figures suggesting thousands […]

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