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Farming to remain outside NZ’s emissions trading scheme – Expert Reaction
The coalition government has announced greenhouse gases from agriculture will not be covered in the country’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) next […]
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Reworking the Emissions Trading Scheme – Expert Reaction
Four options for ETS reform are on the table, intended to avoid scenarios where it is cheaper for polluters to […]
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The Climate Commission’s advice on the Emissions Trading Scheme – Expert Reaction
The Climate Change Commission is recommending improvements be made to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Commission says the government should […]
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Emissions Reduction Plan – Expert Reaction
The government has released its first plan on how to get to zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Emissions Reduction […]
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Govt promises carbon neutral public sector by 2025 – Expert Reaction
Public sector agencies will soon be required to measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions, and to offset any emissions […]
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Agricultural emissions agreement – Expert Reaction
The Government and farming sector have agreed to a partnership to reduce primary sector emissions. A five-year plan will aim […]
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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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Separating greenhouse gases in climate policy – Expert Reaction
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) has proposed the Government treat agricultural greenhouse gases differently to fossil fuel emissions […]
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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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