DOC baffles with Mt Aspiring bus plan
6The Department of Conservation (DOC) has agreed to a bus tunnel linking Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Park – despite conflicts with the DOC’s general policy on building roads through Mt Aspiring. More …
Bay of Plenty rich in bioenergy potential
There's plenty of bioenergy potential in the Bay of Plenty – billions of dollars worth, in fact. More …
Scary stuff: the economics of climate change
2Why is the application of cost benefit analysis to climate change so difficult? More …
Sustainability labels lose their edge
4More and more companies are waking up to the imperative of social responsibility – but the golden age of the sustainability label is over, a report by London consultancy SustainAbility has concluded. More …
Science sidelined at Durban
The UN negotiations hardly displayed a widespread awareness of scientific reality. More …
Durban outcome: Kyoto II and a historic step towards comprehensive global system for curbing emissions
1How much of the final outcome was driven by sheer exhaustion? More …
Fishing
Gareth Morgan gives everyone a slap about fishing
2When Gareth Morgan set out to address members of the public at the launch of his new book Hook, Line and Blinkers – a critical look at New Zealand’s fishing industry – he didn’t set out to make friends. More …
Compost: A $30 million benefit
4A Putaruru trial has found the key to composting success: separating food waste from green waste. More …
Finally, an international climate change agreement
After years of haggling, feet-dragging and out-and-out quarreling at UNFCCC conferences, the 2011 Durban Climate Change negotiations ended on the weekend with an agreement. More …
Engineers seek debate on mining
1The Institution of Professional Engineers (IPENZ) wants New Zealand to engage in open debate about mineral and petroleum extraction. More …
Film
Standout film demonstrates the power of the ethical shopping dollar
1A Dunedin couple who started an ethical boutique after creating a short film about sustainability have been named the supreme winners of the Outlook for Someday film challenge. More …
Government breaks promise on conservation mining notification
2Mining is back on the agenda now the Nats are back in power and reneging on a promise to publicly notify significant applications to mine on public conservation land. More …
Auckland couple’s green gift to the city
A couple passionate about the environment is working towards creating a nature reserve for Auckland City. More …
Biodiesel station in the works for Wanaka
A new sustainable business course has spawned a biodiesel project for the town of Wanaka. More …
Climate Change
New Zealand after ‘Kyoto Plus’ as things get serious in Durban
2Climate change minister Tim Groser sees a potential deal involving a 'landing zone' that he describes as 'Kyoto Plus' and says the ETS will not be abandoned at any cost. More …