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![Neville Peat: Slow economy trampling environment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Neville Peat: Slow economy trampling environment
To disguise what it is doing, the Beehive has ordered the Ministry for the Environment to abandon the five-yearly State of the Environment round-up report, writes Neville Peat.
![Brian Fallow: NZ set adrift after cutting Kyoto ties](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Brian Fallow: NZ set adrift after cutting Kyoto ties
The Government's climate change policy is a shambles and a disgrace, writes Brian Fallow. "Unless, that is, you are happy for the costs of the inevitable adjustment to a low-carbon future to be needlessly increased."
![English calls for more land](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
English calls for more land
Authorities given ultimatum to help increase supply of affordable housing.
![Clean air tests choked by lack of action](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Clean air tests choked by lack of action
Air pollution from motor vehicles will kill about 255 Kiwis this year - and while we've got emissions standards, there's no serious testing regime in place.
![GE law probe a big surprise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
GE law probe a big surprise
Minister 'unaware' of questions on genetic engineering gains.
![NZ air pollution not as bad as report suggested](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
NZ air pollution not as bad as report suggested
Incorrect figures were used in a report that found local cities' air quality was poorer than any major Australian city.
![Coroner highlights the dangers of helium](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Coroner highlights the dangers of helium
A recommendation that helium gas be classified as a hazardous substance after it was used in two suicides has been rejected by the environment minister.