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climate policy

Zero Carbon Bill splits greenhouse gas targets – Expert Reaction

Zero Carbon Bill splits greenhouse gas targets – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 May 201909 May 2019

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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Tallying the risks of climate change – In the News

Tallying the risks of climate change – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 06 December 201811 February 2019

Two reports released today have flagged the risks of climate change as both a security challenge and a threat to […]

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Zero Carbon Bill – Expert Reaction

Zero Carbon Bill – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 June 201812 February 2019

The Government’s proposed Zero Carbon Bill lays out how they plan to transition New Zealand to a low-emission economy by 2050. The public […]

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Why National’s climate U-turn is such a big deal — James Renwick

Why National’s climate U-turn is such a big deal — James Renwick

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 18 June 201820 August 2018

Climate change is not a partisan issue, and the need to take big steps to reduce emissions is urgent. So […]

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Climate adaptation group reports back – In the News

Climate adaptation group reports back – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 25 May 201812 February 2019

The Climate Change Adaptation Technical Working Group has reported back to Government with recommendations on what New Zealand needs to […]

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Greenhouse gas emission rise and offshore oil and gas permits axed – Expert reaction

Greenhouse gas emission rise and offshore oil and gas permits axed – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 April 201813 February 2019

The latest inventory of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions shows that there has been a 20 per cent increase in […]

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No new offshore oil exploration permits – In the News

No new offshore oil exploration permits – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 12 April 201813 February 2019

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this morning that the Government would not hand out any new offshore oil and gas […]

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New tools needed to cut agricultural emissions – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 May 201620 May 2016

One billion tonnes. That’s how much the global agricultural industry needs to cut its emissions per year by 2030 to […]

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NZ must do more on climate change – Ralph Chapman

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 05 August 201505 August 2015

New Zealand is lagging behind in terms of climate change action, writes Associate Professor Ralph Chapman in an opinion article […]

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UPDATED: NZ climate target announced – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 July 201528 March 2016

The Government has today announced a new New Zealand climate target in anticipation of an international climate agreement. According to […]

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