"It is clear our Earth cannot sustain any more greenhouse gas emissions," she said. Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett says she will set up a high-level taskforce to drive down New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions after the latest annual report revealed another 1 per cent increase in 2014. Gross emissions have now risen by 23 per cent, and net emissions by 54 per cent, since 1990. New Zealand's gross emissions per person are now fifth highest out of the 41 countries which set reduction targets under the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, and our net emissions are 14th highest. "If you want to reduce emissions, then why are half of our emissions yet to face a price?

Source: New Zealand Herald May 21, 2016 02:00 UTC