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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Climate effects from burning all remaining fossil fuels – Expert reaction
Burning the Earth’s remaining fossil fuels could lead to a bigger global temperature increase than expected, a new study finds. […]
Continue readingOpportunities to act now on climate change – report
There are numerous ways New Zealand can tackle climate change, says a new report, but we must act now. The […]
Continue readingClimate deal reached in Paris – In the News
After two week of negotiations more than 190 countries have agreed to to an international deal to tackle climate change. […]
Continue readingHave we reached peak emissions? Expert reaction
As the COP21 climate negotiations gather pace in Paris, new research suggests global carbon emissions are projected to fall in […]
Continue readingAustralian carbon emission targets – expert reaction
The Australian federal government announced today its plans to cut carbon emissions by between 26 and 28 per cent of […]
Continue readingMethane inhibitors could lead to lower agricultural emissions
New Zealand researchers have identified several compounds which show promise in reducing methane emissions from cows and sheep. Methane emissions […]
Continue readingGlobal carbon budget – experts respond
Carbon dioxide emissions, the main contributor to global warming, are set to rise again in 2014 – reaching a record […]
Continue readingGreenhouse Gas Inventory takes stock of emissions
The Ministry for the Environment has issued its latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory (1990-2012) and Net Position — the official annual […]
Continue readingNZ should become green economy – RSNZ Paper
New Zealand should strive to become a green economy – low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive – according to […]
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