# New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit records, threatening catastrophic glacier loss

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-06 23:11 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/07/new-zealand-greenhouse-gas-record-high-threatening-catastrophic-glacier-melts-climate

> A government report says New Zealand is facing record atmospheric greenhouse gas levels, with more frequent and intense heatwaves, damaging storms and cyclones likely ahead. Glacier volume fell from 56 cubic kilometres in 1997 to 30 cubic kilometres in 2023, and could decline by 69% to 100% by 2100 under a high-emissions scenario.