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The place for NZ oriented news releases on climate change and related energy policy.
NGC sells TCC power station to Contact, Cobb to Trustpower
Natural Gas Corp said today it had conditionally sold the Taranaki Combined Cycle (TCC) power station to Contact Energy for $500 million.
In a separate deal, it conditionally agreed to sell the Cobb Power station in the Tasman Mountains northwest of Nelson to TrustPower for $92.5 million.
Natural Gas Corp said today it had conditionally sold the Taranaki Combined Cycle (TCC) power station to Contact Energy for $500 million.
In a separate deal, it conditionally agreed to sell the Cobb Power station in the Tasman Mountains northwest of Nelson to TrustPower for $92.5 million.
Hodgson on a research agenda for agriculture and climate change
International researchers are meeting in Christchurch today at a workshop to establish research priorities for New Zealand to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
The workshop, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Australian Greenhouse Office, also aims to identify opportunities for research cooperation between New Zealand and Australia. "This workshop is an important step in New Zealand's response to the Kyoto Protocol on climate change," said the Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate Change, Pete Hodgson
"No other developed country has a greater need than New Zealand for practical and measurable ways to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Agricultural non-CO2 gases – methane and nitrous oxide – make up about 55 percent of New Zealand’s total greenhouse gas emissions. This combined with the vital importance of agriculture to our economy means we need practical mitigation technologies available to farmers."
International researchers are meeting in Christchurch today at a workshop to establish research priorities for New Zealand to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
The workshop, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Australian Greenhouse Office, also aims to identify opportunities for research cooperation between New Zealand and Australia. "This workshop is an important step in New Zealand's response to the Kyoto Protocol on climate change," said the Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate Change, Pete Hodgson
"No other developed country has a greater need than New Zealand for practical and measurable ways to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Agricultural non-CO2 gases – methane and nitrous oxide – make up about 55 percent of New Zealand’s total greenhouse gas emissions. This combined with the vital importance of agriculture to our economy means we need practical mitigation technologies available to farmers."
Hodgson Speech
Hon Pete Hodgson
How do you respond to a global environmental problem, stretching into the next century and beyond, spanning every sector of the economy and the interests of every consumer in the land? The officials here tonight know what a journey it has been. To all of you, my heartfelt thanks for your dedication, perseverance and ingenuity. You know, as Helen said, that there is plenty more work to come. Just as I am confident that ratifying the Protocol is an act of foresight, I am confident that we have developed sound domestic policies on climate change. I thank those of you outside government who have contributed to that result through consultation and debate. Some of you have the good grace to join us this evening while still having reservations about the Protocol. Perhaps you would agree that whatever those reservations, it is time now to look ahead and prepare for the Kyoto future. That means preparing for both risks and opportunities. The government has taken advantage of the flexibility of the Protocol and chosen policies that will help ensure the continuing competitiveness of New Zealand businesses. Negotiated Greenhouse Agreements will be available to firms exposed to international competition from nations without Kyoto targets. Incentives for Projects to reduce emissions will be available to all sectors. And agriculture, still the heart of our economy, will be exempt from emissions charges for at least the first commitment period. The eligibility criteria for Negotiated Greenhouse Agreements and Projects will be soon be available for consultation. We are making progress on a research strategy for tackling agricultural emissions. And we are talking with the forestry sector about how its contribution to the creation of valuable forest sink credits for New Zealand should be recognised as policy develops.
Hon Pete Hodgson
How do you respond to a global environmental problem, stretching into the next century and beyond, spanning every sector of the economy and the interests of every consumer in the land? The officials here tonight know what a journey it has been. To all of you, my heartfelt thanks for your dedication, perseverance and ingenuity. You know, as Helen said, that there is plenty more work to come. Just as I am confident that ratifying the Protocol is an act of foresight, I am confident that we have developed sound domestic policies on climate change. I thank those of you outside government who have contributed to that result through consultation and debate. Some of you have the good grace to join us this evening while still having reservations about the Protocol. Perhaps you would agree that whatever those reservations, it is time now to look ahead and prepare for the Kyoto future. That means preparing for both risks and opportunities. The government has taken advantage of the flexibility of the Protocol and chosen policies that will help ensure the continuing competitiveness of New Zealand businesses. Negotiated Greenhouse Agreements will be available to firms exposed to international competition from nations without Kyoto targets. Incentives for Projects to reduce emissions will be available to all sectors. And agriculture, still the heart of our economy, will be exempt from emissions charges for at least the first commitment period. The eligibility criteria for Negotiated Greenhouse Agreements and Projects will be soon be available for consultation. We are making progress on a research strategy for tackling agricultural emissions. And we are talking with the forestry sector about how its contribution to the creation of valuable forest sink credits for New Zealand should be recognised as policy develops.
Greenpeace Aotearoa / New Zealand
Revamped climate page - lots of info.
Revamped climate page - lots of info.
Few will escape proposed carbon tax
Brian Fallow:
Winning exemption from the planned carbon tax will not be easy, a Government paper on negotiated greenhouse agreements (NGAs) makes clear. NGAs are intended for large emitters of greenhouse gases, firms whose competitiveness would be at risk if they were subject to the carbon tax the Government plans to introduce in 2007 to give effect to its commitments under the Kyoto Protocol.
Brian Fallow:
Winning exemption from the planned carbon tax will not be easy, a Government paper on negotiated greenhouse agreements (NGAs) makes clear. NGAs are intended for large emitters of greenhouse gases, firms whose competitiveness would be at risk if they were subject to the carbon tax the Government plans to introduce in 2007 to give effect to its commitments under the Kyoto Protocol.
Big rethink needed on electricity
By JOHN BLAKELEY
If electricity demand continues to increase, coal may have to be considered as a substitute for natural gas in thermal power stations. The consequences would be an increase in carbon dioxide emissions for each unit of electricity generated, and other environmental issues to be remedied.
By JOHN BLAKELEY
If electricity demand continues to increase, coal may have to be considered as a substitute for natural gas in thermal power stations. The consequences would be an increase in carbon dioxide emissions for each unit of electricity generated, and other environmental issues to be remedied.
First step an important one for sustainable development
Climate change, caused by the release of greenhouse gases, is an increasingly important issue for businesses all over the world. The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development, a coalition of over 40 leading businesses, supports the Government's recognition of this important issue. We see this as an important step forward on the sustainable development journey.
Climate change, caused by the release of greenhouse gases, is an increasingly important issue for businesses all over the world. The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development, a coalition of over 40 leading businesses, supports the Government's recognition of this important issue. We see this as an important step forward on the sustainable development journey.
Canadian parliament votes to ratify Kyoto
The long-awaited conclusion to a chapter in Canada's role in the Kyoto protocol came Tuesday when the House of Commons voted in favour of ratifying the deal.
The vote passed 195 to 77.
The long-awaited conclusion to a chapter in Canada's role in the Kyoto protocol came Tuesday when the House of Commons voted in favour of ratifying the deal.
The vote passed 195 to 77.
Clark signs Kyoto Protocol
Prime Minister Helen Clark today signed New Zealand's commitment to the Kyoto Protocol, ignoring a barrage of criticism from Opposition and business sectors.
Miss Clark and cabinet minister Pete Hodgson, who convenes the ministerial group on climate change, signed the country's "instrument of ratification" for the Kyoto Protocol in a ceremony at the Beehive this evening.
Prime Minister Helen Clark today signed New Zealand's commitment to the Kyoto Protocol, ignoring a barrage of criticism from Opposition and business sectors.
Miss Clark and cabinet minister Pete Hodgson, who convenes the ministerial group on climate change, signed the country's "instrument of ratification" for the Kyoto Protocol in a ceremony at the Beehive this evening.
KYOTO SIGNATURE WELCOMED
Press Release Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society today welcomed New Zealand’s ratification of the Kyoto climate change Protocol.
Adapting to a carbon constrained world is not going to be easy but one of the hardest steps may well be the first, said spokesperson Garry Law.
Press Release Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society today welcomed New Zealand’s ratification of the Kyoto climate change Protocol.
Adapting to a carbon constrained world is not going to be easy but one of the hardest steps may well be the first, said spokesperson Garry Law.
Government bypasses doubts on road to Kyoto
"The more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the warmer we can expect the planet to become. Quantities of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have been rising steadily since the late 19th century. In addition several other gases such as methane which trap the sun's heat have also increased.
"Our climate is the product of a complex range of interlocking reactions between air, ocean, land and ice masses. A change in global temperature of the size expected as greenhouse gases continue to increase can spark a broad range of consequential changes. Some might be beneficial, but some might not be.
"The more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the warmer we can expect the planet to become. Quantities of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have been rising steadily since the late 19th century. In addition several other gases such as methane which trap the sun's heat have also increased.
"Our climate is the product of a complex range of interlocking reactions between air, ocean, land and ice masses. A change in global temperature of the size expected as greenhouse gases continue to increase can spark a broad range of consequential changes. Some might be beneficial, but some might not be.
