Business backs 20% emissions cut target

Scoop (Jul 28 2009) Cap and Trade , Carbon Tax , Emissions , Fossil Fuel

1. The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development has advised the Government to set a unilateral target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020. The business leadership group, which includes some of the country's largest enterprises, says the country should also consider a possible reduction of 30% or more - if international climate change treaty talks adopt proposals which put our trade-exposed industries on a fairer footing. (Read Full Article)

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