James ShawSeawalls could help protect New Zealand from coastal hazards caused by climate change, but so could retreating from the coast, a Government report says. Environment Minister James Shaw released two climate reports in Auckland yesterday, saying they provided a clear picture of the scale and urgency of climate change. In reality, it would probably be a combination of measures that best protected New Zealanders, the report said. Work has already begun on recommendations on how New Zealand can adapt to the effects of climate change. That report was due to be released in March, Mr Shaw said.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 15, 2017 18:33 UTC