Tag: fossil_fuels
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Greenpeace Condemns Government's LNG Terminal Plan, Citing High Costs and Pollution
Greenpeace Aotearoa criticizes the New Zealand Government's decision to proceed with an LNG import terminal, warning it will burden citizens with higher electricity prices, increased taxes, and greater climate pollution, while locking the nation into fossil fuels.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentClimate ChangeSocial Issues GreenpeaceLNG terminalfossil fuelsenergy policyclimate pollutionelectricity prices
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Greenpeace Condemns Government's LNG Terminal Plan, Citing Cost and Climate Risks
Greenpeace condemns the New Zealand Government's plan for an LNG import terminal, warning it will lead to higher electricity prices, increased taxes, and worse climate pollution. The organization cites OECD warnings and global market volatility, urging a shift to clean…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnergyClimate ChangeSocial Issues GovernmentLNGGreenpeaceFossil FuelsElectricity PricesClimate Pollution
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Greenpeace Criticizes Budget 2026 for Failing Climate, Biodiversity, and Fuel Crises
Greenpeace criticizes Budget 2026, citing a lack of solutions for climate, biodiversity, and fuel price crises. Executive Director Russel Norman highlights missed opportunities for decarbonization and renewable energy investment.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeEnergySocial Issues GreenpeaceBudget 2026Climate CrisisBiodiversityFossil FuelsRussel Norman
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Green Party Slams Budget 2026 as Lacking Vision and Burdening Vulnerable
The Green Party criticizes Budget 2026, claiming it lacks vision and burdens vulnerable New Zealanders. Co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson highlight increased homelessness, fossil fuel reliance, and spending on prisons over social support.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesEnergyLegal Green PartyBudget 2026homelessnessfossil fuelsgovernment spendingcost of livingElection
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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins Calls for Electrified, Renewable Future for New Zealand
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins advocates for New Zealand to embrace renewable energy, criticizing the current government's fossil fuel policies. He highlights economic vulnerabilities and proposes a future built on home-grown clean power.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnergyClimate ChangeElection Chris HipkinsNew Zealand Labour PartyRenewable EnergyEnergy PolicyFossil FuelsElectricity PricesQueenstown
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OECD Criticizes New Zealand's Fossil Fuel Energy Policies, Government Dismisses Report
The OECD's Economic Survey of New Zealand sharply criticized the Luxon Government's energy policies, particularly fossil fuel subsidies and an LNG terminal, citing risks to affordability and security. The government dismissed the findings.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeEnergySocial Issues OECDEnergy PolicyFossil FuelsRenewablesElectricity PricesGovernmentGreenpeace
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OECD Slams Luxon Government's Fossil Fuel Energy Policy, Citing Cost and Reliability Concerns
The OECD has criticized the Luxon Government's energy policy, warning that fossil fuel subsidies and an LNG terminal risk higher electricity prices and dependence. It advocates for renewables, EVs, and strategic investment to boost affordability and security.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyEnergyClimate ChangeGeneral PoliticsTransportation OECDEnergy PolicyFossil FuelsRenewablesLuxon GovernmentElectricity PricesGreenpeace
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New Zealand Government Pushes Ahead with LNG Terminal Amidst Criticism
New Zealand's government is proceeding with a controversial LNG terminal, despite warnings from Greenpeace and the OECD about high costs and fossil fuel dependence. Critics point to cheaper renewable alternatives and political donations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyEducation LNG terminalGreenpeace Aotearoafossil fuelsrenewable energyGreymouth PetroleumOECDGreenpeace
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Greenpeace Slams Proposed Southland Fertiliser Factory
Greenpeace condemns a proposed 'coal-to-fertiliser' factory in Southland, citing environmental concerns including climate change, water pollution, and destabilized food systems. The group urges a shift to ecological farming practices.
EnvironmentBusinessPolitics and Government GreenpeaceClimate ChangeFertiliserCoalAotearoaWater ContaminationAgricultureFossil FuelsNitrogen Fertiliser
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Global Energy Crisis Highlights New Zealand's Fossil Fuel Vulnerability
Global energy attacks on Iran trigger price hikes, exposing New Zealand's reliance on fossil fuels. Experts urge a shift to renewables and efficiency for economic and climate resilience.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnvironment Global energy crisisOil and gas exportsNew Zealand economyFossil fuelsInflationCentral bankClimate changeRenewable energyElectrificationTransport policy