Revamped emissions trading scheme plans to be released
Government walks back scheme after conversion of swathes of sheep and beef farming land.
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Climate Change Minister James Shaw says the carbon market is working as it should.
Watch: Luxon speaks to media as Nats reveal agriculture emissions pricing plan
Christopher Luxon will announce his party's agricultural emissions policy.
Explainer: Why Govt is making a big deal of steel emissions initiative
PM Chris Hipkins called it NZ's 'largest-ever emissions reduction project'.
Mayor fears impact of carbon farming on rural communities
"....it’s land that should never have been taken out of forestry in the first place".
Land investor acquires Mangamahu forestry estate
The land has already been leased out to a forestry leasing company for a 20-year period.
Treasury warns of skyrocketing bills if carbon price used to cut emissions
Treasury and the Climate Change Commission scrapped over where to set carbon prices.
Carbon farming firm opens office in Marton
The Rangitīkei-based firm has four land developments in the Whanganui region.
Damien O’Connor: Emissions pricing scheme should be welcomed
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'It's a good start': Govt takes new look at forestry and emissions trading
Submissions open on March 14 and close on April 22.
Brian Fallow: Aiming low in climate's fight against farm emissions
Bid to cut agricultural emissions could be left behind by events.
NZ carbon price hits $59/tonne after strong auction
At today's level, the price is more than double where it was in March 2019.
Jack Tame: Protesting farmers are hypocrites - but so am I
OPINION: All of us have to make sacrifices if we are to stop plundering the world.
Budget 2021: Shaw responds to 'loose change' charges over climate spend
Govt accused of spending 'loose change' on climate but minister says Budget packs $2.3b.
Covering Climate Now: How do we shrink agriculture's climate footprint?
The Climate Change Commission has proposed a cut to livestock numbers. Is it inevitable?
Big Read: Five positive things we learned from major climate report
From decarbonising cars to managing methane, the new climate report offers many positives.
Climate change report: Ban on petrol-car imports by 2032, cut cow numbers
Govt told NZ must cut cow numbers and get most Kiwis in EVs to hit climate targets.
Marcus Musson takes stand against the haters
The need for informed discussion around land use conversion has never been so important.
Silence of the trees: Why the rise of forestry has farmers worried
The rise and rise of forestry is causing friction in rural areas.
Govt reveals new cap, emissions budget, in ETS reform
The Government has announced a fresh reforms to one of NZ's biggest climate policy levers.
'It's a pathway, but uncertain': Farmer Kirsten Bryant
Farmers appreciate the chance to make their own decisions on reducing climate emissions.
Simon Wilson: the good and not-so-much of the new methane emissions rules
Comment: Always expect more from Government, never rely on it.
Audrey Young: Is that purring coming from the Beehive?
James Shaw's patience pays off handsomely, writes Audrey Young.
ETS off the table for farmers – for now
The Govt has chosen to work with farmers which means they might avoid the ETS.
What the UN's latest big climate report means for NZ
Just-released major UN report on climate change has big implications for agricultural NZ.
Rebecca Howard: What's the cost to dairy of going green?
COMMENT: Fonterra, Synlait and A2 Milk face various cost impacts.
Environment watchdog's bold idea to combat climate change
Biological emissions from farms should be policed differently to CO2, watchdog says.
Environmentalists welcome new tax proposals
Environmentalists have welcomed a proposed water tax, amid other suggested overhauls.
Govt to cap units, bring permanent forestry into ETS
Changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme will cap units and bring in permanent forest.
How NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per cent
Many farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.
Oskams see multiple riverside possibilities
Walking, cycling, camping, swimming possibilities on riverside land
Iwi's new income stream - carbon farming 'best forestry deal' ever
New Māori organisation offers opportunity to get benefit from unproductive land
Gluckman: Tackle emissions with farm plans
Ag sector could slash methane emissions through tailored farm plans, Peter Gluckman says.
Comment: Fighting climate change on the farm
The signs are that methane from livestock will be treated differently to CO2 emissions.