In the New Zealand Herald, Economics Editor Brain Fallow takes a look at the government’s struggle with emissions reduction. An […]
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NZ forgoes Kyoto for new climate plan – experts respond
New Zealand will not commit to a second round of Kyoto Protocol emissions reductions but will instead make pledges under […]
Continue readingIf the world drops Kyoto, what will New Zealand do?
In the early hours of Saturday morning the UN’s climate change body will release a report that has been described […]
Continue readingAustralian ETS bill passed – experts respond
The Government’s emissions trading legislation – the Clean Energy Future package – was passed the Australian Lower House of Representatives […]
Continue readingLignite issue fuels debate
The issue of coal mining and production in the South Island is of growing concern to certain groups. Recent developments […]
Continue readingETS’ impact on agriculture discussed
Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report looks at the ETS, which is still causing concern amongst many of the country’s farmers. […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Anthony Doesburg – Where’s the carbon? You’re standing on it
Anthony Doesburg writes in the NZ Herald about soil carbon, and scientists’ efforts to measure just how much is contained […]
Continue readingThe Press: PM’s faith in ETS ‘too optimistic’
David Williams writes in The Press about a local academic’s view that Prime Minister John Key may have unrealistic expectations […]
Continue readingEmissions trading scheme launched
The revised emissions trading scheme (ETS) passed into law last November comes into effect today, 1 July. The scheme represents […]
Continue readingTVNZ/One News: Scientists work with farmers to cut emissions
In order to help farmers make the best greenhouse gas mitigation choices, NIWA scientists are travelling the country to learn […]
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