With the election only weeks away, public debate is returning to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and the possible construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Taranaki. These debates should be judged against a more direct goal: ending our dependence on fossil fuels as quickly as possible. The New Zealand ETS uses market … Continue reading Stop burning fossil fuels as quickly as possible
When the New Zealand government finalized the new Year 1 to 10 Science and Social Sciences curricula, it quietly made a glaring omission: explicit references to climate change were completely wiped from the requirements for students under the age of 14. When pressed on why a defining global reality was omitted from ten full years … Continue reading Omitting climate change from the curriculum harms young people
Image credit: By Bürgerrat Demokratie - Bürgerrat Demokratie, Copyrighted free use. It is completely understandable why the cost of living tops everyone’s concerns right now. When you are worried about the price of groceries, rent, or keeping the lights on, issues like climate change fail to get traction, remaining on 14%. Notice how, with the … Continue reading Why revitalising our democracy is the ultimate cost-of-living solution
The public and political debate surrounding the proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal has intensified following significant policy pivots, updated independent expert reports, and direct testimonies from the energy sector. The government announced its plans before the U.S. Iran war when spot prices were $US10.40 per MMBtu. According to the Discovery Alert website, they … Continue reading Who wants an LNG terminal?