The Global Carbon Project (GCP) has today released its latest analysis of the worldwide balance of methane emissions and sinks. The report […]
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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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Private sector climate change pledges – Expert Reaction
Sixty private sector chief executives have come together to form the Climate Leaders Coalition, signing a joint statement which commits their companies to climate change […]
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Zero Carbon Bill – Expert Reaction
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 […]
Continue readingInternational agreement to curb greenhouse gases – In the News
Dignitaries meeting in Kigali have pledged to phase-out the use of harmful greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigeration and air […]
Continue readingEmissions linked to transport, diet – Expert reaction
The carbon footprint of the average Kiwi household is getting smaller, but there is still plenty of room for improvement, suggests new […]
Continue readingMethane inhibitors could lead to lower agricultural emissions
New Zealand researchers have identified several compounds which show promise in reducing methane emissions from cows and sheep. Methane emissions […]
Continue readingGeoengineering a solution to volcano-induced atmospheric cooling – Experts respond
A rather unorthodox geoengineering study has examined the potential for greenhouse gases to play a positive role in humanity’s future… […]
Continue readingGreenhouse Gas Inventory takes stock of emissions
The Ministry for the Environment has issued its latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory (1990-2012) and Net Position — the official annual […]
Continue readingSMC BRIEFING: Climate impacts and action — The next IPCC releases
What risks from climate change will New Zealand need to confront? What areas are most vulnerable, and what actions will […]
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