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NZ Requires Financial Sectors to Report on Climate Risks
To help businesses comply with the govt’s mandatory climate-related financial disclosure, the Climate Intelligence Platform is being proposed.
Climate Change Effects, Jet Stream and Extreme Weather Link Revealed
International scientists have found a connection between these extreme weather events and climate change's impacts on the jet stream.
Climate Adaptation Engagement in NZ Local Councils and Communities
Case studies from three New Zealand councils focus on the process of engaging with the community on climate adaptation and mitigation.
Plummeting Costs of Renewable Energy and Battery Can Hasten Decarbonisation
A Goldman School of Public Policy report presents how the USA can achieve 90% carbon-free electricity by 2035.
V2G Technology and its Role in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Vehicle-to-grid technology can enhance the decarbonisation of transportation and optimise renewable energy to power the grid and EVs.
The “Million-mile Battery” and its Impact on Decarbonisation
The million-mile battery will be a game changer, a big help to decarbonisation and the shift to renewable energy to mitigate climate change.
Carbon Pricing to Mitigate Climate Change
The OECD report mentions that carbon pricing is an efficient tool for reducing carbon emissions because emitters pay for them.
Climate Change Inclusion in NZ Councils’ Long Term Plans
Local councils in New Zealand recognise climate change as a significant future issue for long-term planning.
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.