Climate change stories
Delays to economic regulation could leave councils reluctant to invest, slowing safer water upgrades for rural communities.
Rising climate risks are pushing planners to urge stronger resilience in communities, buildings and disaster recovery across New Zealand.
Two exotic fruit fly detections in Auckland have raised alarm over possible trade losses, with apples, citrus and berries most exposed.
With population growth and climate change mounting, utilities are rolling out new operations, reuse and safety measures to secure future supply.
The move will accelerate fleet electrification and could cut emissions, with Genesis already halfway to hybrid or electric light vehicles and adding chargers.
Reopening of the Main North Line helped lift KiwiRail's half-year revenue 12% to GBP £328.8 million and surplus to GBP £16.3 million.
It should reduce underinvestment, congestion and water problems by giving New Zealand’s infrastructure planning and procurement a more independent voice.
The Lancet says obesity, undernutrition and climate change are linked costs weighing about USD $2 trillion a year on global health and productivity.
Severe drought is accelerating demand for leak detection and pipe refurbishment as Australia tries to protect water supplies across vital networks.
The new hub is expected to ease congestion, cut emissions and free up the city’s ageing freight yard for housing and business development.
Auckland’s rail link has cut construction waste and emissions sharply, showing big infrastructure can hit sustainability targets while easing congestion.
Hangzhou’s proposed towers could ease water and energy pressures if approved, as the mixed-use scheme remains under review.
Too much blue light at night could disrupt sleep, harm wildlife and dim New Zealand's view of the stars, researchers warn.
New Zealand could slash transport emissions by up to 88% by 2050 if policymakers back a faster switch to electric and renewable fuel vehicles.
Road freight operators say the new works will ease bottlenecks, but they want four-lane routes to match future traffic growth.
Craigieburn motorists could soon drive on a 300-metre test road made from 200,000 plastic bags and 63,000 glass bottles.
Scientists warn the world could breach 1.5C as soon as 2030, raising flood, drought and sea level risks unless emissions fall sharply.
Residents and developers could face tighter rules as Sydney commits to net zero carbon buildings by 2050 and new builds by 2030.
Bitcoin mining is already drawing billions of gallons of freshwater a year, raising fresh questions about who pays for its hidden costs.
A record 70 projects have made the 2018 National Architecture Awards shortlist, underscoring architects’ growing focus on sustainability and design.
