Climate change stories
Corrosion and extreme weather may have weakened the ageing Genoa motorway bridge, which collapsed and killed and injured dozens.
Space, safety and pollution concerns are driving a rethink in central Melbourne, where streets may be narrowed and parking repurposed.
The rail operator plans to measure and report emissions, while shifting more freight off roads could cut New Zealand's annual output by 518,000 tonnes.
Consumers are being misled by confusing plastic labels, as experts call for clearer standards and tougher government oversight.
Lower-emission cars could become more affordable in New Zealand if ministers adopt incentives, fuel pricing reforms and tougher scrappage rules.
Drought-hit cities are turning sewage into a valuable supply, cutting demand on drinking water and easing pressure on rivers and seas.
A lack of concrete policy could leave New Zealand’s 2050 climate goals out of reach, academics warn as consultation opens on the Zero Carbon Bill.
Civil firms fear a USD $2 billion lull in work could push skills and equipment overseas before rapid transit projects begin.
Nearly 70 per cent complete, Brisbane’s 45-metre 25 King office tower has drawn fresh investor interest as Impact Investment Group seeks co-investors.
Construction of the 453-megawatt Coopers Gap project is set to create 200 jobs and power 260,000 Queensland homes.
Councils say delayed decisions on adaptation funding and relocation could leave communities exposed to climate risks across New Zealand.
Delegates at the Auckland expo will hear how tighter energy management could cut costs as New Zealand faces looming climate targets.
Environmental experts say current tests cannot show whether biodegradable carrier bags will safely break down in rivers, lakes or seas.
Lower electricity use could come from treated trees and houseplants that glow softly, as MIT researchers test plant-based lighting.
Residents in Seoul’s Seocho Gu district will get automated waste collection from 2022 as ENVAC installs a new underground system.
A 3D-printed terracotta facade could cut cooling costs in air-con-heavy cities by letting water seep through and evaporate to cool air.
Councils may struggle to meet tougher freshwater and drinking-water standards without clearer funding, LGNZ warns in a new review.
Scientists say the graphene mix could cut concrete emissions by 446 kilograms per tonne while boosting strength and water resistance.
New Zealand households and farmers could face higher carbon costs, while more trees and low-emissions vehicles are encouraged under the plan.
The conference aims to help New Zealand build a low-carbon economy and create jobs, as it eyes net zero by 2050.
