Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill

National’s changes to the ETS are before the select committee. It is the Finance & Expenditure Committee and they will be reporting back on the 16th November. Submissions are due by the 13th October. I would say it will be a pretty rushed process and they will not be  looking to review the science ofContinue Reading …

Rain forests significant producer of Nitrous Oxide

“ We project that Basin-wide, the effect of clearing for pasture in the future will be a small reduction in total N2O emissions if the extensive pastures of the Amazon continue to be managed in a way similar to current practices.” This conclusion from a study in Brazil gives an indication of the extent of emissionsContinue Reading …

Nitrous Oxide is a neat litle gas

Nitrous Oxide is laughing gas and it is laughable how it is being treated by journalists. Now called the most significant ozone depleting gas nitrous oxide’s association with agriculture sees farmers now taking the rap for depleting the ozone layer as well as frying the planet. Refer NZ Herald article by Eloise Gibson Livestock gasContinue Reading …