New Zealand scales back 2020 carbon target

Jessica Shankleman
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Climate Change Minister Tim Groser confirms country will reduce emissions by five per cent by 2020

The New Zealand government has been branded "a disgrace" by green campaigners after watering down its 2020 carbon reduction target. The government had previously indicated it would reduce its greenhouse...

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