As part of its target to cut emissions, New Zealand aims for a 20% reduction in driving by 2035, mainly through better urban planning and travel options. Why doesn’t the plan mention intercity rail?
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Transport planners estimate money spent on high-quality cycling infrastructure yields benefits between ten and 25 times the costs.
The recently released Emissions Reductions Plan aims to put Canada on track to reduce emissions by up to 45 per cent from 2005 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. It will do neither.
Despite the ongoing pandemic, the agenda for 2022 includes key developments to tackle the connected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
New Zealand’s international pledges, domestic laws and carbon budgets run on different timelines. They could be better aligned to make sure everyone understands how Aotearoa plans to cut emissions.
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Associate Professor of Law, University of Waikato
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Adjunct professor, Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan
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Professor in Applied Mathematics, Massey University
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Professor of Human Geography, University of Canterbury
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Senior Associate Institute of Governance and Policy Studies, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
