The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, today released her report on hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The PCE’s report […]
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NZ Herald: The truth behind NZ eco-buildings
In this feature for The Business, Chris Barton looks at the flagship eco-buildings that have been built in Auckland, the […]
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For Radio New Zealand’s Nine to Noon, Kathryn Ryan talks to Drew Hutton, president of the Lock The Gate Alliance […]
Continue readingGareth Hughes responds to Smith on fracking
Last week MP Nick Smith wrote an opinion piece on fracking which featured in several newspapers. Now Green MP Gareth […]
Continue readingElectric cars in capital spark interest
A showcase of electric vehicles in Wellington has provided a glimpse into the future of personal transport and captured the […]
Continue readingSMC Briefing: Electric car technology
Electric vehicles are now a global reality, but what are the market and regulatory challenges we face in creating an […]
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The future of resources found on – or under – the seabed surrounding New Zealand has been the focus of […]
Continue readingWind farms affect local temperature
The turbulence created by power-generating wind turbines may have an impact on local climate, suggests new research. A new study […]
Continue readingUK, US reports link fracking and quakes
The number of earthquakes in the central United States rose “spectacularly” near where oil and gas drillers disposed of wastewater […]
Continue readingPCE launches fracking inquiry
Dr Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, has confirmed that her office will undertake an inquiry into the issue […]
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