Opinion: Why a 'two-basket' emissions approach is hot air
Two-basket approach to climate policy not sound, say Jim Salinger and Raymond Desjardins.
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Closure of sawmills 'right across the country'
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It is time the fire service and DoC looked at ways to remove these pine trees.
Hoping Orr can see wood for the trees
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Auckland tree war put on hold by council
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Western Springs tree wars: Anger as council 'flouts' own rules to fell pines
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Conservation Comment: The new ag - look to Africa
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Govt to cap units, bring permanent forestry into ETS
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