Stories by Emma Ricketts
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Wellington's native bird numbers keep soaring
Council and community-driven pest trapping schemes are working, a new report has found. Audio
Gas not the way out of energy crisis, expert warns
The government has cleared the way for a liquefied natural gas facility, but an energy expert says it would be extremely expensive and energy intensive. Audio
Companies likely to follow Air NZ in dropping climate targets - experts
With new rules requiring climate-related disclosure, experts say other firms are likely to follow Air NZ in dropping near-term climate targets. Audio
Coal boss says demand from steel sector will continue through to 2050
The boss of New Zealand's largest mining company said the role that coal plays in electricity generation is declining, but demand for the resource will remain for decades. Audio
Call for 'special class' marae recognition in earthquake-prone regulation review
Marae must be be included in a stocktake of earthquake-prone buildings instead of councils' ad hoc approach, an academic says. Audio
'Damage done': Oil exploration ban reversal unlikely to keep up with demand - industry
Gas industry insiders doubt the ban reversal will attract investors or boost supply, citing policy and infrastructure issues. Audio
The battle to curb fast fashion waste
Local campaigners point to Australia and Europe saying they want more done to tackle fast fashion. Audio
Are EVs still cheaper to run than petrol cars?
Owners of some EVs now pay the same road user charges as diesels - so is it still worth it?
Chocolate and coffee getting pricier
Local experts say although coffee and chocolate are getting more expensive, they won't disappear entirely.
Few voters globally worried about climate change
More voters are heading to the polls in 2024 than in any year before, and the potential impact for climate change is significant.
The changes you can make to actually help the climate
Most of what New Zealanders do to reduce their carbon footprint isn't actually having the effect they think it is. Audio
Anger as climate removed from transport plan
"The 60s have called Simeon Brown and they want their transport plan back," a critic of the government's shake-up says. Audio
Experts detect growing numbers affected by climate anxiety
For a small portion of the population it causes a level of worry so severe that it interferes with everyday life.