Greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand are in decline largely due to decreases in emissions across the agriculture sector, according to a new report.
The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) and Stats NZ have released the latest three-yearly update about the state of New Zealand’s atmosphere and climate. It suggests that the cost of responding to extreme weather events is likely to increase.
Troy Baisden, honorary professor at the University of Auckland, talks us through the report and highlights what it says we need to do to ensure a thriving farming future.