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Carbon price inching up as auction looms

Today 10:30am - The carbon price is still inching up towards the auction floor, with the final auction for 2024 less than a month away. But the US election result means uncertain times for global environmental markets, according to an expert.

What should carbon offsets really cost?

Today 10:30am - By Jamie Heather | COMMENT: Today’s carbon prices would seem absurd in any other context.

Climate law falls short for future generations – expert

Today 10:30am - International climate law falls short in addressing the needs and interests of those who will inherit the planet, according to a public international law expert.

Strategy, regular reporting key to councils’ climate response – Auditor-General

Wednesday - Councils will need clear climate strategies, strong community engagement, and robust reporting to meet the challenges posed by a changing climate, according to a new report from the Auditor-General.

UN’s biodiversity conference equal parts inspiring and infuriating

Wednesday - COMMENT: New Zealand’s Indigenous Peoples were underrepresented at the global biodiversity summit, writes Manu Caddie.

Electricity sector risks from climate change: analysis

Wednesday - A review of the electricity sector's mandatory climate disclosures by Forsyth Barr has not changed the analysts’ investment views of the companies.

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‘Drill, baby, drill’: What Trump’s victory could mean for the future, according to climate experts

Today 10:30am - Trump's victory could be a 'major blow' for global climate action but experts say it may not slow the roll of the green transition.

Why didn’t climate change come up more in the presidential campaign?

Today 10:30am - Climate change has dangerously supercharged fires, hurricanes, floods and heat waves. Why didn’t it come up more in the presidential campaign?

Leaders from key countries to skip COP29 climate summit

Today 10:30am - World leaders from major economies including the United States, the European Union and Brazil are planning to skip this year's United Nations climate change summit, known as COP29, in Baku,...

Scotland passes climate change legislation

Today 10:30am - Scotland has officially scrapped annual climate targets as well as its 2030 and 2040 interim targets, but is still aiming to reach net-zero by 2045.

Dams have taken half the water from Australia’s second biggest river – and climate change will make it even worse

Today 10:30am - The largest wetland on Australia’s second longest river, the Murrumbidgee in the southern Murray-Darling Basin, is drying up. This is bad news for the plants, animals and people who rely on the vast...

EU accused of inviting fossil fuel executives to COP28 under false pretences

Today 10:30am - The European Commission is facing criticism from politicians and campaigners for giving a free pass for senior oil and gas executives to attend last year’s COP28 summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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CLIMATE CALENDAR

Today 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, American researchers confirmed that a shift to vegetarian, Mediterranean or fish-based diets would cut greenhouse gases, conserve forests and savannah, and have a big impact on obesity-linked health problems.
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Review identifies risk to retail electricity competition

Today 10:30am - Media release | A review of risk management options for electricity retailers...

Carbon markets could boost climate action in least developed countries

Wednesday - Media release | UNCTAD’s Least Developed Countries Report 2024 highlighted on...

Multiple drainage and environmental outcomes from new floodgate project

Tuesday - Media release | Waikato Regional Council’s three-year asset rationalisation...

Greens call for bottom trawling ban

Monday - Media release | The Green Party is urgently calling on the Government to ban...

Iwi works with scientists to protect community from natural hazards

1 Nov 24 - Media release | Porirua’s Takapūwāhia community has partnered with...

Gisborne community team up with experts to combat climate challenges

31 Oct 24 - Media release | University of Auckland researchers are working with a Gisborne...

Germany and New Zealand partner to support agriculture and tackle global emissions

25 Oct 24 - Media release | New Zealand and Germany have announced the official start of a...

Use KiwiSaver for climate action, urges charity

25 Oct 24 - Media release | New Zealand charity Mindful Money is calling on Kiwis to drive...

Connecting Kiwi cleantech ventures with global opportunities

24 Oct 24 - Media release | Fourteen ambitious Kiwi cleantech startups will soon chase...

The money is there to meet global biodiversity targets: COP16 expectations

24 Oct 24 - Media release | Finance is the big focus at the next round of crucial UN...

Research sheds light on climate change education gaps

21 Oct 24 - Media release | Dr Thomas Everth is on a mission to reshape how climate change...

Tackling nature-loss could bring major economic boost for NZ

18 Oct 24 - Media release | Protecting nature could save Aotearoa New Zealand more than...

Vanuatu’s landmark climate change case advances

18 Oct 24 - Media release | A record-breaking number of states and inter-governmental...

Greater investment critical for the Pacific’s economic future as growth slows: World Bank

16 Oct 24 - Media release | The World Bank today launched its latest Pacific Economic...

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