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 Minister at fraught summit as NZ downgraded in global climate rankingsToday 10:30am - Climate change minister Simon Watts reaffirmed his commitment to New Zealand’s emission reduction targets at the global climate summit at the same time as the country was downgraded in global climate rankings.
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Contact Energy to build a new geothermal plant at Wairakei |
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Today 10:30am - Contact Energy has announced a significant investment in the redevelopment of its Wairakei geothermal power station. |
Carbon tax best for lower emissions, economy – study |
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Today 10:30am - A carbon tax is the most effective way for New Zealand to cut emissions while supporting a stable economy, according to a University of Auckland study. |
Delaying agricultural emissions pricing comes with a cost |
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Wednesday - Holding back on agricultural emissions pricing could cost New Zealand hundreds of millions more in future offshore climate mitigation. |
Govt opens consultation on next international climate target |
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Wednesday - The government has opened public consultation on its international climate change target, which needs to be set by February 2025. |
Company merger to electrify marine technology |
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Wednesday - Marine technology companies ZeroJet and Tectrax, both specialists in electric systems, are set to merge. |
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Carbon News - World
Vatican in row at climate talks over gender rights |
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Today 10:30am - The Vatican has blocked discussions over women’s rights at the UN climate summit following a row over gay and transgender issues, sources have told BBC News. |
‘Underwhelming’: Poor countries push for way more climate funding than the EU is floating |
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Today 10:30am - Privately, however, some conceded they may have to settle for the lower figures for now as COP29 talks amble toward the finish line. |
Trump’s top staff choices could have far-reaching consequences for the climate |
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Today 10:30am - Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s high-ranking staff choices have close ties to the fossil fuel industry. |
Billionaires, frequent flyers, oil and gas: Who could fund COP29’s $1tn finance target? |
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Today 10:30am - “It makes common sense to tax mega polluters and the mega-rich to ensure that we have the money needed for climate action at home and globally” according to one campaigner. |
Australia commits additional $50 million to deal with climate change |
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Today 10:30am - The Australian government has committed an extra $50 million towards a global fund to deal with the loss and damage caused by climate change. |
World’s 1.5C climate target ‘deader than a doornail’, experts say |
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Wednesday - Scientists say goal to keep world’s temperature rise below 1.5C is not going to happen despite talks at Cop29 in Baku. |
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Events
 CLIMATE CALENDARToday 10:30am - The Carbon News calendar of talks, events, conferences, consultations, and petitions related to climate change.
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Looking back...
 TEN YEARS AGO…Today 10:30am - Ten years ago, researchers in the United States believed they knew why global warming began to announce itself both in annual rises in temperature and in the seasonal records of carbon dioxide in the northern hemisphere.
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New Zealand drops in global ranking on climate action |
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Today 10:30am - Media release | Greenpeace is accusing the New Zealand government of ‘quiet... |
Scientists develop tool to monitor coastal erosion in fine detail |
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Today 10:30am - Media release | An online tool developed by scientists at Waipapa Taumata Rau,... |
Youth call for NZ parliament to take urgent climate action |
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Wednesday - Media release | World Vision youth advocacy ambassadors will this week deliver... |
Climate science inspires Wellington kids to drive down school-run emissions |
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Wednesday - Media release | Primary school students at Silverstream and Seatoun schools are... |
Auckland diverts over 30,000 tonnes of food scraps from landfill |
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Tuesday - Media release | More than 30,000 tonnes of food scraps contributed by... |
Kiwi trailblazers in sustainability recognised in new 'Next 95' list |
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Tuesday - Media release | Kiwi visionaries and innovators have been rewarded for pushing... |
Pacific debt surging as climate impacts hit |
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Monday - Media release | With Pacific countries swamped by surging climate debt, New... |
COP29: Countries’ early delivery of national climate plans welcome, but more ambition required, say health orgs |
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14 Nov 24 - Media release | Welcoming the announcement of new Nationally Determined... |
International eyes on Cook Strait ferries |
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13 Nov 24 - Media release: The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Ferry... |
Climate researchers drill deep for Antarctic climate clues |
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13 Nov 24 - Media release | Kiwi climate researchers are part of an ambitious mission to... |
NZ and Irish govts partner to support farming through research |
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12 Nov 24 - Media release | New Zealand and Ireland are investing $9.6 million in targeted... |
New report spotlights how energy efficiency can reduce electricity demand |
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8 Nov 24 - Media release | A new report says energy efficiency has been a significant... |
Review identifies risk to retail electricity competition |
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7 Nov 24 - Media release | A review of risk management options for electricity retailers... |
Carbon markets could boost climate action in least developed countries |
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6 Nov 24 - Media release | UNCTAD’s Least Developed Countries Report 2024 highlighted on... |
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