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Antarctic marine life to bear brunt of climate change on continent

A new report says climate change impacts could see species, ecosystems and food webs change or go extinct.

Over 40 dead blue penguins wash up on Far North beach

The Department of Conservation said it's a warning sign of the impacts to come from climate change.

Animals •Tue, May 24

Shaw says Tyre Extinguisher vigilante group counterproductive

However, the Climate Change Minister said it shows how frustrated people are with the lack of action at cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate Change •Mon, May 23

Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds

The death toll attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks and industry has risen 55% since 2000.

Climate Change •Wed, May 18

Australian company to offer free charging for EVs in New Zealand

JOLT will begin rolling out fast chargers from July and plans 500 chargers in place in four years.

Climate Change •Wed, May 18

Mass bleaching of sea sponges possibly devastating for NZ marine life

Sea sponges off the southern coastline have been found bleached bone-white for the first time.

Environment •Wed, May 18

Explainer: How does the Emissions Trading Scheme work?

The scheme has been around for 14 years – but it can be a tricky concept to wrap your head around.

Environment •Tue, May 17

New agricultural body will drive action to reduce emissions - Shaw

Implementing decades of research is key to helping reduce NZ's contribution to climate change.

Climate Change •Mon, May 16

$2.9b climate change boost for EVs, waste, emissions reduction

A new scrap-and-replace scheme for people to move to EVs and a nationalised curbside waste collection service is part of a significant $2.9b investment into tackling climate change.

Budget 2022 •Mon, May 16

Climate change plan released by Government today

The Government will be revealing the way it plans to reduce New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions to eventually reach net zero by 2050.

Climate Change •Sun, May 15

Most Great Barrier Reef coral studied this year was bleached

Bleaching in 2016, 2017 and 2020 damaged two-thirds of the coral in the famed reef off Australia's eastern coast.

Environment •Wed, May 11

Congestion charge must change culture, not hurt Aucklanders - Goff

Auckland's mayor says something must be done to tackle the city's carbon emissions but improving public transport and making it affordable are key.

Auckland •Tue, May 10

93% chance next 5 years will be hottest on record - scientists

The world is creeping closer to the warming threshold international agreements are trying to prevent.

Environment •Tue, May 10

Equity, better infrastructure key to congestion charge - academic

The Government is expected to announce charges for people driving in Auckland's CBD during peak hours later this month.

Climate Change •Tue, May 10

Climate change: Te Pāti Māori want urgent transformative action

Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said Te Pāti Māori, "does not support the proposed emissions budgets, as we believe they should be tighter and more ambitious".

Politics •Mon, May 9