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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Student-led climate strikes – Expert Reaction
Kiwi students around the country are planning to strike on Friday to send a message to politicians about the urgency of […]
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Environment tax recommendations – Expert Reaction
Recommendations on greenhouse gases, water, solid waste, and transport were made last week by the Government’s Tax Working Group to […]
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Wildfires could become more common – In the News
Wildfires, like the one that has scorched hundreds of hectares of forest near Nelson, may become more common in New […]
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Nelson wildfire – Expert Reaction
A massive bush fire is burning near Nelson, which has experienced warm and extremely dry conditions this summer. Hundreds of hectares […]
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