Nov 30, 2021 | Politics & Society
Earlier this month, world leaders met in Glasgow to negotiate on climate change. With the eyes of the world on COP26, did the meeting meet the needs of the globe to address the climate crisis? Was it successful? Doug Becker speaks with Reynaldo Morales, Klaus Weber,...
Nov 22, 2021 | Politics & Society
Climate Change is an existential threat that demands bold action and a transformation of how humanity uses its resources. Concepts like “net zero” and “carbon offset” have done little toward decreasing the amount of greenhouse gases we emit into the atmosphere. Is the...
Nov 15, 2021 | Politics & Society
By Rebekkah Markey-Towler & Jacqueline Peel Governments around the world are being taken to court for inaction on climate change – but can litigation help fill the policy gap? During COP26 – the global conference on climate change – countries are gathering in...
Oct 27, 2021 | Politics & Society
By Shelley Inglis Here’s how global climate negotiations work and what’s expected from the Glasgow summit. Over two weeks in November, world leaders and national negotiators will meet in Scotland to discuss what to do about climate change. It’s a complex process that...
Aug 23, 2021 | Politics & Society, Science & Technology
This month, the IPCC released its sixth assessment report. This report was the starkest of any of the IPCC reports thus far. The effects of the failure to act on the threat of climate change and the need to make immediate changes in governmental and societal practices...
May 6, 2021 | Politics & Society
By David Hall Without the right financial strategies, New Zealand’s climate change efforts will remain unfinished business. When it comes to climate change, money talks. Climate finance is critical for enabling a low-emissions transition. This involves...
Mar 24, 2021 | Politics & Society, Science & Technology
Climate change is the biggest issue facing the world as we head further into the century. Flooding, drought, and rising sea levels are just some of the major climate events that are already affecting millions. One of the major issues, as a result, is how...
Jan 25, 2021 | Politics & Society
One of the first actions Joe Biden took on the first day of his presidency was to return the United States to the Paris Climate Accords. This follows Donald Trump taking the US out of the agreement while in office. What does this move mean for the agreement itself?...
Dec 10, 2020 | Politics & Society, Science & Technology
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has declared a climate change emergency in New Zealand. This declaration is non-binding, but Ardern says the motion intends to hold the Government accountable and recognises that they are taking the issue seriously. Jess...
Dec 8, 2020 | Politics & Society, Science & Technology
By David Hall, Raven Cretney & Sylvia Nissen By declaring a climate emergency Jacinda Ardern needs to inspire hope, not fear. There is no question that we must act, and act fast, on climate change. This week’s climate emergency declaration by the New Zealand...