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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Productivity Commission on a low-emissions economy – Expert reaction
A draft report from the Productivity Commission has made a series of recommendations for how New Zealand can transition to […]
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Climate inaction puts billions of dollars at stake – Expert Reaction
A new report commissioned by Westpac suggests billions of dollars could be on the line if there is further delay […]
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Election 2017 – SMC science Q&A with political parties
The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
Continue readingGovernment announced results of ETS review – Expert Reaction
UPDATED: The Government has announced a package of changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) following a review of the system. Agriculture […]
Continue readingPractical ways to change the ETS – Expert Reaction + Q&A
Practical changes to New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) would ensure emitters reduce their greenhouse gases quicker than the current […]
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