Top 8 benefits of acting on climate change

Geoff SimmonsEnvironment

When we talk about climate change, a lot of people (including our public servants and politicians) focus on the cost of taking action – most commonly without any regard to the cost of NOT taking action. So the conversation usually … Read More

Government Wimps Out on Climate Change Target

Gareth MorganEnvironment

The Government has committed New Zealand to a climate change target for 2030. Once you look behind the headline numbers, the target is grossly underwhelming, which calls into question whether the Government is really serious about the existing target of … Read More

We need to talk about Climate Change

Geoff SimmonsEnvironment

Dealing with climate change is difficult, there is no denying that. Thankfully as a nation we have moved past denying climate change itself. Now we are debating the best way to deal with it. That much is progress. The contributors … Read More

Ten things you need to know about climate change

Gareth MorganEnvironment

The Paris climate change summit is upon us. Next week the Morgan Foundation is supporting coverage from Paris by sponsoring the NZ Herald’s science reporter Jamie Morton. To ‘warm up’ for the event, here is a ‘guide for beginners’ – ten … Read More

Can we find consensus over Climate Change policy?

Gareth MorganEnvironment

Recent revelations from Carbon News have shown that almost everyone – officials, business groups, advocacy groups – wants a cross party consensus on climate change. Everyone that is, apart from the ruling National Party who are blinded by their perception … Read More