Decarbonisation stories
Climate pledges made at COP26 could speed up investment in clean energy, EV charging and low-carbon materials, despite weak deadlines.
Delays and higher costs are looming for major infrastructure works as New Zealand struggles to secure enough gravel, timber, cement and steel.
Delays and cost pressures are looming for major works as New Zealand struggles to secure key construction materials, a new study finds.
A $5 billion tunnel premium and 489 property buys have raised doubts over whether Auckland’s preferred route is worth the extra cost.
Poor maintenance is costing firms billions through outages, water failures and transport disruptions, the G20 says in a new policy agenda.
New Zealand has already warmed 1.1°C, with the IPCC warning of more coastal flooding, fires and heavier rainfall ahead.
New Zealand faces a $20 billion infrastructure deficit, with industry groups urging a long-term pipeline and more maintenance.
High costs and storage hurdles threaten New Zealand's plans to use green hydrogen to cut emissions and build an export industry.
New recycling methods could cut EV battery costs by 60% and ease reliance on cobalt, nickel and China, researchers say.
The $30m project is expected to supply 3,000 homes and improve summer power reliability in the Far North once completed.
Companies can cut climate risk and sharpen decarbonisation budgets now by following five practical steps towards balancing emissions.
The funding will create hundreds of jobs and lift freight reliability as ageing locomotives and wagons are replaced nationwide.
Rail firms can now plan further ahead, but experts warn the fund will be stretched as electric vehicles erode its core revenue base.
Wellington has cut net emissions by 7% in 20 years despite 26% growth, as EV chargers and car share schemes reshape transport.
Establishing a carbon baseline gives firms a starting point to cut emissions, compare sites and plan against future climate targets.
Public consultation begins on a draft plan that says faster action is needed if Aotearoa is to stay within its climate targets.
Clean energy stocks may stutter in 2021 even as investment, EV sales and solar and wind capacity all hit fresh records.
Plants could stop buffering a third of human emissions within 20 years, making climate change harder to slow as warming rises.
South Australia’s push to export renewable energy will add 40,000 tonnes of ammonia a year, backed by GBP £37 million for Port Bonython.
Older buildings could lock in high emissions unless retrofits and digital twins cut energy demand before 2050.
