The Government has released a new guide for making our health sector more sustainable. The health sector currently contributes between […]
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Climate change committee’s recommendations – Expert Reaction
The Government has released the reports from the Interim Climate Change Committee, along with details on how it plans to […]
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Funding councils’ climate adaptation – Expert Reaction
Central Government could do more to help councils deal with the growing threat of climate change, according to a new […]
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Councils declaring climate emergencies – In the News
Wellington City is the latest council to declare a climate change emergency, but many are skeptical on whether the declarations […]
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Emissions trading reforms target transparency and compliance – Expert Reaction
Reforms to bring the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in line with the Zero Carbon Bill will also improve transparency and compliance. The reforms will allow […]
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Zero Carbon Bill splits greenhouse gas targets – Expert Reaction
The Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill, designed to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions to under 1.5C over the […]
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The state of Aotearoa’s environment – Expert Reaction
A state of the environment report has highlighted nine priority issues, including polluted waterways, greenhouse gas emissions and urban growth […]
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Greenhouse gas emissions rise again – Expert Reaction
New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions rose by 2.2 per cent in 2017. According to the annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory, emissions increased by […]
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Cutting out flying to reduce aviation emissions – In The News
Do you drive a hybrid and use LED lightbulbs, but still pop to Australia twice a year? Aviation emissions are […]
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Global state of the climate 2018 – Expert Reaction
The physical signs and socio-economic impacts of climate change are accelerating according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). In their […]
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