Tag: agricultural_emissions
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Federated Farmers Backs Labour's Climate Policy Shift, Flags ETS Concerns
Federated Farmers welcomes Labour's decision not to tax farm emissions and its forestry rethink, a significant policy shift after 25 years. However, the organization raises concerns about wider Emissions Trading Scheme changes and Paris Agreement targets.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeAgricultureElection Federated FarmersLabour PartyEmissions Trading SchemeForestryAgricultural Emissionsfarming
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New Zealand's Climate Efforts Stall Under Luxon Government, Report Warns
A new report from New Zealand's Climate Change Commission warns that emissions reduction efforts have stalled under the Luxon Government, jeopardizing climate targets. Greenpeace criticizes policy reversals, especially regarding agricultural methane, putting the country's climate credibility at risk.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgricultureClimate ChangeLegal Climate Change CommissionLuxon GovernmentEmissions ReductionAgricultural EmissionsGreenpeaceMethane
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New Zealand Dairy Efficiency Claims Under Fire Amidst Political Scrutiny
New Zealand's dairy farming efficiency claims are being challenged by industry data and international reports, sparking debate among politicians at the annual Fieldays event over the sector's environmental impact and future direction.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeAgricultureEconomyElection Dairy FarmingAgricultural EmissionsFieldaysFonterraNestléEcological FarmingGreenpeace