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Greenhouse gas experts meet in NZ
World experts on greenhouse gases are meeting in Wellington to refine measurement methods for greenhouse gases as part of efforts […]
Continue readingEmissions trading scheme launched
The revised emissions trading scheme (ETS) passed into law last November comes into effect today, 1 July. The scheme represents […]
Continue reading3 News: NZ methane emissions extremely high
Melissa Davies writes for 3 News about New Zealand’s methane emissions, which are fives times the global average per head […]
Continue readingExperts on Australia’s move to delay ETS introduction
AusSMC: The delay of the Federal Government’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) until at least 2013 has prompted a wave of […]
Continue readingAgricultural emissions – the global effort to reduce them
Officials and scientists from 28 countries that have signed up to the Global Research Alliance will arrive in Wellington next […]
Continue readingReport: Climate impact of cutting back on cattle questioned
A report presented this week at the 239th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society suggests that despite claims to […]
Continue readingDom Post: An atmosphere of concern
An article in the Dominion Post looks at the work being done by NIWA research scientist Vanessa Sherlock. Dr Sherlock […]
Continue readingRuralNews: Breakthrough in livestock emissions
Hamish Carnachan of Rural News reports on the recent mapping of a methanogen genome. It is hoped that the breakthrough, […]
Continue readingThe Dominion Post: $1b Taupo geothermal project picks up steam
Mike Watson from the Dominion Post reports on the proposed construction of a geothermal power station in Taupo by Contact […]
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