Environment watchdog calls for seismic shakeup to Emissions Trading Scheme

Environment watchdog calls for seismic shakeup to Emissions Trading Scheme

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton says the Emissions Trading Scheme needs overhauling to avoid collapse.

The Risks Of Pine Carbon Farms – Expert Reaction – Science Media Centre

Forests planted for carbon credits are permanently locking up NZ’s landscapes, and could land us with more carbon costs, says the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. The new report, Alt-F Reset: Examining the drivers of forestry in New Zealand, says that Radiata pine is really the only economical tree for carbon farming. However, it could leave the Crown with future carbon liabilities if they’re damaged by pests, disease, fire or ext…

The risks of pine carbon farms - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre

Forests planted for carbon credits are permanently locking up NZ’s landscapes, and could land us with more carbon costs, says the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. The new report, Alt-F Reset: Examining the drivers of forestry in New Zealand, says that Radiata pine is really the only economical tree for carbon farming. However, it could leave the Crown with future carbon liabilities if they’re damaged by pests, disease, fire or ext…