House hears ETS 'far left' debate
This week's OECD Economic Report on New Zealand sparked an exchange in Parliament over whether the Emissions Trading Scheme is a "far left" policy.
View ArticleGroser defends climate change attitudes
This week in Parliament, Climate Change Minister Tim Groser found himself defending statements by two of his Cabinet colleagues that seem to suggest they are not entirely convinced that anthropogenic...
View ArticleWe're a world climate leader, says minister
New Zealand is near the top of the list for "sensible" climate change policy, the Government says.
View ArticleI'm proud of our climate record, says Groser
Withdrawing from the Kyoto Protocol has not damaged New Zealand's clean and green image, says Climate Change Minister Tim Groser.
View ArticleEmissions target under fire from MPs
The Government's 2020 emissions reduction target came under fire in Parliament this week.
View ArticleGreens quiz minister on emissions reduction
News that New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions are expected to grow by more than a third by 2040 prompted questions in Parliament this week, as Green Party climate change spokesman Dr Kennedy Graham...
View ArticleIt's the forestry effect, explains Groser
The Government is blaming a projected greenhouse gas emissions increase on forestry cycles.
View ArticleNats push green achievements
National is preparing to strut its environmental stuff this weekend, as itsBluegreens Forum gathers in Kaikoura.
View ArticleWe're keen on renewables, says Bridges
Energy Minister Simon Bridges says the Government is just as excited about renewables as it is about oil and gas.
View ArticleNo worries, says Bridges, the world loves us
Associate Climate Change Minister Simon Bridges says New Zealand's is respected internationally for its action on climate change.
View ArticleAnyway, says Key, the ETS was brought in by National
Prime Minister John Key is claiming credit for bringing in the Emissions Trading Scheme - despite the fact his party actually voted against it.
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Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright will on Thursday release her report on the implications for New Zealand of sea level rises. Dr Jan Wright
View ArticleGroser: I've given no advice on stranded assets
Climate Change Minister Tim Groser says he has given no advice to Finance Minister Bill English on protecting people's pensions against the risk of stranded assets in fossil fuel companies.
View ArticleLittle strengthens climate change muscle
Labour leader Andrew Little has used today's shadow cabinet reshuffle to send a strong signal on climate change and environmental issues, by boosting the issue up the rankings, appointing a...
View ArticleLabour's new voice wins support for island nations
Labour's new climate change spokesman for the Pacific already has runs on the board - getting the influential Parliamentarians for Global Action network to push for internationally recognition for...
View ArticleMinister puts figure on hot-air credits
More than a quarter of the units New Zealand used to meet its Kyoto commitments were hot-air credits, Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett said in Parliament yesterday.
View ArticleNATS' 19%: Bennett blames population growth
New Zealand's net greenhouse gas emissions have gone up 19 per cent under the National Government - and Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett is blaming population growth.
View ArticleBUDGET 2016: One-for-two goes but price cap stays
The one-for-two subsidy to emitters will be phased out from January, but the $25 price cap and the allocation of free credits to trade-exposed heavy emitters are staying, the Government has just...
View ArticleCLIMATE CO-OP: Welcome to Coalition of the Willing
By editor ADELIA HALLETT | The announcement yesterday of a formal working relationship between the Labour and Green parties is a potential turning-point in New Zealand's battle to adapt to climate change.
View ArticleDIRTY DOLLARS: PM's bank backs the big polluters
A bank in which Prime Minister John Key is a shareholder has been named one of the worst in the world for its level of investing in fossil fuels.
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