HENRY COOKE/STUFF Typically busy city streets now empty of cars signal the country's transport emissions will plummet during the lockdown. TIME TO EXPLORE THE NEIGHBOURHOODTransport is the fastest-growing sector of New Zealand's emissions, and private cars are a large part of the reason. 123rf By taking more walks and fewer drives, Kiwis will significantly cut their carbon emissions during the four-week lockdown. SUPPLIED Although streaming TV shows and films produces carbon emissions, new research found these are comparatively minor. However, the devices we use to watch videos draw from New Zealand's power grid.

Source: Stuff March 28, 2020 16:00 UTC