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1 day ago · Climate change. Aotearoa New Zealand’s gross greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 3.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO 2 -e) in 2022, compared to 2021. 3.4 Mt CO 2 -e is roughly triple the emissions produced by all domestic flights in New Zealand in 2022. This is the third successive slight decrease year-on-year.
1 day ago · Emissions fall again – now NZ needs to up the pace. A decline in energy emissions in 2022 helped New Zealand achieve its lowest climate pollution tally this century and electricity emissions fell through 2023 as well. Photo: Geoff McKay/Flickr. Analysis: Greenhouse gas emissions fell for the third year in a row in 2022, confirming what ...
Apr 8, 2024 · 'Good reasons' to raise 2050 target. The current 2050 target is for net zero carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide by 2050 (meaning no emissions except what can be offset with trees or other methods) and 24-47 percent lower methane than 2017 levels.
2 days ago · Coastal Ecosystems and Climate Change. Over the past decade, interest has significantly increased—both globally and within Aotearoa New Zealand—in using coastal ecosystems as a solution to help mitigate the effects of climate change and increase community resilience.
4 days ago · Ngā Kōrero Āhaurangi Me Te Ōhanga | Climate Economic and Fiscal Assessment 2023 (CEFA), a joint report by the Treasury and the Ministry for the Environment, contributed to this task by collecting, organising and providing information on the economic and fiscal impacts of climate change to New Zealand. The CEFA also presented a framework for ...
Apr 10, 2024 · Description. Economy and resilience: Our land supports our economy and livelihoods. A healthy environment provides us with food and raw materials, clean air and water, and protection against extreme weather. Health: Many aspects of our health, way of life, and cultural identity arise from our connections with the land.
4 days ago · More fully understanding the impacts of climate change to New Zealand is a critical step in evaluating the potential threats or opportunities posed to New Zealanders’ living standards.
