Jamaica’s Grid Was Not Ready for Hurricane Melissa
After Hurricane Beryl devastated Jamaica’s grid last year, officials at the island’s sole utility vowed to fortify it.…
Missing $300 Billion Hampers Efforts to Adapt to Climate Change, UN Says
The devastation unleashed by Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica vividly illustrates the threats faced by small and vulnerable nations…
‘Green shoots are emerging’, ANZ’s Sharon Zollner says, as business confidence jumps to eight-month high
But the pieces were in place for a cyclical recovery, Zollner said. “Though we are expecting growth to…
ReefLine Project in Miami aims to turn concrete cars into coral reef
How scientists hope to save coral reefs from extinction Scientists trying to save the reefs grow corals, preserve…
Possums as pets: Greater Wellington Regional Council warns against it
“Precious places such as Pūkaha deserve protection.” Possums were a serious threat to biodiversity, orchards and stock, she…
Amsterdam 750th Anniversary Showcases Centuries of Climate Adaptation
On Amsterdam’s northern edge, a brand new island in the vast IJmeer lake is being readied for homebuilding.…
Storm Melissa on Track to Reach Category 4, Threatens Haiti, Jamaica
Intense rains from Tropical Storm Melissa have killed at least four people in the Caribbean as the storm…
Hamilton Southern Links moves to next stage with $100m funding boost
The proposed project scope for Hamilton Southern Links is to connect SH1 from Hamilton’s Kahikatea Drive to Tamahere…
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson apologises after her Right to Repair bill dismissed as she was late to show up
As Rutherford was speaking, Parliament TV’s camera shifted to a wide shot of the House, showing Davidson not…
Live: Thousands rally in Rotorua as unions stage nationwide pay strike
“And they’ve given them no proper response to the resource issues – the short staffing, the breaking down…
EU to Propose Delay in Enforcement of Deforestation Law
The European Union will propose granting companies six months of leeway to comply with its landmark law to…
Why the EPA Moved to Stall Super Pollutant Cuts Trump Started
President Donald Trump signed a landmark law to phase down potent greenhouse gases used in air conditioning during…