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Explainer: Why Govt is making a big deal of steel emissions initiative
PM Chris Hipkins called it NZ's 'largest-ever emissions reduction project'.
PM Chris Hipkins called it NZ's 'largest-ever emissions reduction project'.
"....it’s land that should never have been taken out of forestry in the first place".
The land has already been leased out to a forestry leasing company for a 20-year period.
Treasury and the Climate Change Commission scrapped over where to set carbon prices.
The Rangitīkei-based firm has four land developments in the Whanganui region.
OPINION: Agriculture Minister outlines the case for NZ's high-sustainability credentials.
Submissions open on March 14 and close on April 22.
Bid to cut agricultural emissions could be left behind by events.
At today's level, the price is more than double where it was in March 2019.
The Climate Change Commission has proposed a cut to livestock numbers. Is it inevitable?
From decarbonising cars to managing methane, the new climate report offers many positives.
Govt told NZ must cut cow numbers and get most Kiwis in EVs to hit climate targets.
The need for informed discussion around land use conversion has never been so important.
The rise and rise of forestry is causing friction in rural areas.
The Government has announced a fresh reforms to one of NZ's biggest climate policy levers.
Farmers appreciate the chance to make their own decisions on reducing climate emissions.
Comment: Always expect more from Government, never rely on it.
James Shaw's patience pays off handsomely, writes Audrey Young.
COMMENT: Fonterra, Synlait and A2 Milk face various cost impacts.
Biological emissions from farms should be policed differently to CO2, watchdog says.
Environmentalists have welcomed a proposed water tax, amid other suggested overhauls.
Changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme will cap units and bring in permanent forest.
Many farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.
Walking, cycling, camping, swimming possibilities on riverside land
New Māori organisation offers opportunity to get benefit from unproductive land
Ag sector could slash methane emissions through tailored farm plans, Peter Gluckman says.
The signs are that methane from livestock will be treated differently to CO2 emissions.
A low-emissions economy for NZ is "challenging but achievable", commission's report finds.
Keeping NZ methane emissions to today's levels won't be enough to stop further warming.
Consensus is building behind planned Zero Carbon Act to combat climate change.