Local councils in New Zealand recognise climate change as a significant future issue for long-term planning.
Category: Climate Change
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NZ RA Report Says Built Environment Needs Urgent Climate Action
The Environment Ministry's "National Climate Change Risks Assessment" report cites the built environment as NZ's climate action priority.
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Heatwaves in Siberia and Flooding in China Blamed on Climate Change
Extreme weather events like the Siberian heatwaves and flooding in China exemplify observed climate changes.
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Does the Plummeting Oil Prices Signal the End of the Fossil Fuel Era?
The Economist reports that major oil companies are selling assets and cutting investments due to declining oil prices.
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Effect of the Pandemic to Climate Change Explained
This Bloomberg article explores the environmental benefits of COVID-19 and its potential impact on climate change.
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The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Implementation Report
This report details how Member States monitor their implementation of the Sendai Framework, which has seven targets and 38 indicators.
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Learning the Carbon Cycle and Anthropogenic Climate Change
The Economist's film explains the carbon cycle, its equilibrium, and how human activities cause climate change.
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Should Financiers Do Green Investing to Avert Climate Change?
Can hedge funds leverage investments to reduce companies' carbon emissions? The Economist article explains more.
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Climate Adaptation, Interconnectedness, and Socio-Technical Systems
The study "Adaptation of Interconnected Infrastructures to Climate Change" reviews the literature on infrastructure climate adaptation.
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Rapid Deforestation in Brazil and Climate Change Implications
The Economist reports a concerning trend in Brazil. Deforestation is occurring due to aggressive deregulation and insufficient enforcement.