http://www.carbonees.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.carbonees.com en-us Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:36:56 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.carbonees.com/blog/post/153320/australians-choose-batteries-over-nuclear-after-election-fought-on-energy/ Australia has voted in the Labour party, instilling long-term confidence in the country’s renewable energy strategy. The party’s overwhelming majority could pave the way for more ambitious policies; like installing one million home batteries by 2030 and establishing stronger climate targets post-election. This could be bad news for BHP, Rio Tinto, Santos, Whitehaven Coal, and Woodside Energy – the five major Australian fossil fuel companies which have been proven to be responsible for over... Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:12:15 +1300 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/#post153320 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/post/153325/government-wilfully-blind-on-climate-change-specialists-say/ Despite frequent warnings from scientists that climate change is worsening faster than expected, the current government is displaying ‘wilful blindness’ to the facts according to climate specialists. If the lacklustre new emissions reduction target isn’t enough, climate change is no longer a top threat for the defence force in its latest spending plan. Climate change was only mentioned twice despite constant warnings. What is needed for the government to take experts seriously?What’s mor... Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/#post153325 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/post/153324/climate-change-is-a-real-financial-risk-super-fund-managers-say/ Across the globe and here in New Zealand, climate change is emerging not only as an environmental crisis but as a profound economic and social challenge. Financial institutions such as New Zealand’s Super Fund and global giants like JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley now treat climate change as a long-term financial risk. These organisations are aligning with the Paris Agreement and adjusting investment strategies, even as they acknowledge the likelihood of catastrophic warming beyond 2°C. While inv... Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/#post153324 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/post/153328/govt-belatedly-backs-world-class-offshore-wind-farms/ The New Zealand government has recently endorsed the development of world-class offshore wind farms after initial delays, highlighting a critical step toward expanding renewable energy capacity, but also raising questions about the government's commitment to lower emissions. The government is also advocating for the removal of many environmentally beneficial procurement rules, which could reshape governmental contracts.  Discussions on the possibility of an "anti-woke" banking law questions... Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/#post153328 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/post/153331/paris-agreement-more-for-big-countries-says-nz-climate-minister/ ... Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/#post153331 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/post/153333/companies-quietly-quitting-climate-schemes/ We start this week with a look at several NZ based companies who have quietly abandoned their climate targets without mentioning that fact to the public.  Most didn’t want to be interviewed, some are sticking with their goals, most notably 2 Degrees which hoped to slash emissions by 90% by 2030. On the positive side, Fonterra dairy farmers will be able to earn cash for their climate efforts starting on 1 June. The dairy giant has announced it will pay an extra 1-5 cents a kilogram of milk... Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/#post153333 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/post/153334/unambitious-and-undermined-why-nzs-latest-climate-pledge-lacks-the-crucial-good-faith-factor/ Recent global and national climate politics have been marked by the tension between environmental ambitions and economic interests with an increased emphasis on access to the necessary environmental, economic and social data and science, which is necessary for informed and accurate decision making. New Zealand’s latest climate pledge has been described as Unambitious and undermined: Why NZ's latest climate pledge lacks the crucial good faith factor. The country has committed to ... Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/#post153334 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/post/153337/nzs-climate-credentials-on-the-line-in-2025/ Our government is scheduled to announce its next emissions reduction target under the Paris Agreement by February 10th. However, our current climate policies are no longer a sufficient contribution to the global effort to keep warming at 1.5 °C. The world will be looking closely to see whether we raise the ambition of our emissions reduction targets, or if we will continue to lag behind other countries part of the agreement. Needless to say, our clean and green reputation is on the line.2025 is... Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/#post153337 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/post/153340/new-zealand-drops-seven-places-to-41st-in-global-climate-change-league-table/ Recent headlines highlight diverse and urgent climate issues. New Zealand has fallen seven spots to 41st in the global climate change league table, reflecting setbacks in climate policies, despite its ambitious 2030 target. In Europe, Denmark, the Netherlands, and the UK lead in climate performance, showcasing rapid renewable energy growth, though many countries still rely heavily on fossil fuels. In New Zealand, Auckland Airport has advanced sustainability by installing energy-efficient LED run... Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/#post153340 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/post/153983/small-steps-are-underway-to-pay-other-countries-to-help-meet-new-zealands-international-climate-change-commitments/ New Zealand is taking incremental steps to meet its international climate commitments, including the possibility of paying other nations, such as Ghana, to implement clean technologies on its behalf, a practice already used by countries like Switzerland. However, critics warn that this may represent "carbon colonialism," suggesting New Zealand should address its own emissions rather than outsourcing the problem. This mirrors global discussions about equitable climate responsibility.In Australia,... Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.carbonees.com/blog/#post153983