Stats NZ has released figures showing each region’s greenhouse gas emissions over ten years. Overall, Waikato emitted the most greenhouse gases in […]
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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 […]
Continue readingEmissions across the economy – Expert Reaction
More cars on the road mean New Zealand’s household emissions continue to grow, while renewable energy expands and dairy takes a […]
Continue readingGreenhouse 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 […]
Continue readingScientists’ advice for climate action – Expert Q&A
Over the weekend, delegates at COP24 in Katowice, Poland came to a global agreement for a ‘rulebook’ to put the 2015 Paris […]
Continue readingLow-emissions economy report – In the News
The Productivity Commission has completed its report into transitioning to a low-emissions economy and recommends three crucial shifts: switching to […]
Continue readingWhy National’s climate U-turn is such a big deal — James Renwick
Climate change is not a partisan issue, and the need to take big steps to reduce emissions is urgent. So […]
Continue readingGreenhouse gas emission rise and offshore oil and gas permits axed – Expert reaction
The latest inventory of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions shows that there has been a 20 per cent increase in […]
Continue readingEnvironment Commissioner’s Zero Carbon Act recommendations – Expert reaction
The new Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton, has released his first report, containing advice for the Government on […]
Continue readingOECD rates NZ’s environmental performance – Expert Reaction
The OECD’s latest report on New Zealand’s environmental performance warns that the country’s growth is starting to show environmental limits, […]
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