National Party Leader John Key says his party willl set a target of a 50% reduction in carbon equivalent net emissions, as compared to 1990 levels, by 2050. In shorthand: A 50% cut by 2050. 50 by 50.
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National's Environment spokesman, Nick Smith says he is disappointed, but not surprised the Greens are opting to go with Labour in any post-election arrangement.
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"National is not committed to the Labour/Greens household insulation policy because it is unfunded and impractical, and we have a better approach", says National's Climate Change spokesman, Nick Smith.
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SIMPLIFYING AND STREAMLINING THE RMA
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National will introduce into Parliament, within 100 days of forming a new Government, a Resource Management Amendment Bill to streamline and simplify the Act, and advance this into law within six months.
Tuesday, 30 September 2008
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National will introduce into Parliament, within 100 days of forming a new Government, a Resource Management Amendment Bill to streamline and simplify the Act, and advance this into law within six months.
Tuesday, 30 September 2008
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National has welcomed the decision by Labour and the Green Party to adopt the solar water heating policy that National announced six months ago, saying it is an admission that their own policy has failed, says National's Climate Change spokesman, Nick Smith.
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
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SOUND, PRACTICAL POLICIES FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS
Monday, 22 September 2008
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New energy technologies will be required to help New Zealand make the transition to a low-carbon economy and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
Friday, 19 September 2008
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National believes that a well-considered carefully balanced emissions trading scheme (ETS) is the best tool available to efficiently reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the economy.
Friday, 19 September 2008
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Our environment is at the core of our quality of life, our national identity, and our competitive advantage, yet it is not being well managed. Many of our streams, rivers, and lakes are deteriorating. Greenhouse gas emissions are soaring. Our forest estate is shrinking for the first time in decades. New environmental leadership and direction is needed.
Friday, 19 September 2008
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