An unpublished study examining solar cycles has created a flare-up of headlines claiming we are headed for a ‘mini-ice age’, […]
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‘Creative accounting’ in NZ climate targets — watchdog
New Zealand is far from doing its “fair share” of climate action, with its climate plans rated as “inadequate” by […]
Continue readingWarming puts the squeeze on bumble bees – Expert reaction
A new comprehensive study, published in Science, tracks the impact of climate change on bumblebees, finding global warming is rapidly […]
Continue readingUPDATED: NZ climate target announced – Expert reaction
The Government has today announced a new New Zealand climate target in anticipation of an international climate agreement. According to […]
Continue readingClimate change a ‘medical emergency’ – Expert reaction
Climate change threatens to unravel the last 50 years of health gains, but also presents an opportunity to boost global […]
Continue readingThe Pope on climate change – Expert reaction
Pope Francis has made clear his views on the environment in a new announcement, recognising human activity as driver of […]
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Crazy surf at Lyall Bay – awesome stuff #whywellington pic.twitter.com/w3y9f3R2yZ – Mike Cousins (@orbzuc) June 14, 2015 Flooding in Dunedin, […]
Continue readingNo slowdown in global warming – experts respond
The widely reported slowdown of global warming since the start of the millennium – often called the ‘hiatus’ – is […]
Continue readingNZ Climate attitudes survey – Expert reaction
New Zealanders are worried about climate change, but uncertainty is widespread, according to survey results released today. A new report, from economic and […]
Continue readingFiordland a hotspot for carbon burial – Expert reaction
New Zealand’s stunning Fiordland punches above its weight when it comes to storing organic carbon, according to a new analysis […]
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