New Zealand
Russia refuses to allow Greenpeace 30 home for Christmas
Friday’s top 5: Greenpeace detained indefinitely; Australian emissions fall by 0.1%; Bioenergy and CCS could keep temperatures below 2C warming target
UN climate envoys start ‘informal’ Auckland meeting
Morning summary: International climate negotiators met in New Zealand today to discuss how to inject “fresh thinking” into approaching UN agreement
Pacific leaders call for Australia & NZ climate leadership
Morning summary: As it takes over the chairmanship of the United Nations Security Council, the north Pacific nation is looking to Canberra and Wellington for leadership.
New Zealand commits to 5% emissions reduction target
Critics say weakened target is another example of the current government’s climate change ‘coma’
NZ research highlights urban solar power potential
Urban sprawl may not be as bad for the environment as we thought – as long as every home is fitted with solar panels and electric cars become the norm.
Frustration grows at New Zealand’s climate change ‘coma’
Weak emissions trading scheme and plans for oil and gas drilling raise questions over country’s climate strategy
Tasmanian island achieves 100% renewable energy generation
Hydro Tasmania has achieved a sustained period of zero diesel operation on King Island
Marshall Islands demand “climate leadership” from Australia
Vice President says ‘big brothers’ Australia and New Zealand have vital role to play in taking political leadership on climate change
Coal to be largest source of energy by end of decade, warns IEA
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EU to hold back 900m carbon credits in attempt to boost price
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Australia announces Kyoto II commitment, New Zealand opts out of second phase
As Australia says it will sign up to a second commitment period of Kyoto, just weeks before the UN COP18 meeting in Doha, neighbouring New Zealand reveals it will not join a second phase of the scheme.
Australia announces Kyoto II commitment
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Kiwi court rules climate change is a reality
A group of global warming sceptics lose a bid to have temperature readings from New Zealand government agency ruled invalid
Bangkok 2012 – Forests: The make or break for New Zealand and Kyoto II
Forestry is likely to be a key point of interest for New Zealand heading into the Bangkok talks as the country’s ability to meet their Kyoto targets is dependent on the sector.
US Chamber of Commerce, Canada, New Zealand, Australia & Kazakhstan accused of blocking attempts to put environmental reporting on Rio+20 agenda
Aviva Investors Chief Responsible Investment Officer says ‘short term thinking’ and protectionism stopped proposal that could have forced global business to be transparent about ecological and social impacts