Luxon's Government Undermines Climate Efforts
Late last night, the Government introduced sweeping changes that severely weaken climate action in New Zealand.
"Under the cover of night, Christopher Luxon's Government announced their most significant destruction of climate action yet," says Green Party Co-leader, Chlöe Swarbrick.
She added that the National Party, which previously supported the bipartisan Zero Carbon Act, is now stripping the Climate Change Commission of its powers.
"Christopher Luxon promised New Zealanders he would abide by our climate commitments. In Government, he's shown himself a liar by halving methane emissions targets, and now removing consideration of meeting the Paris Agreement from Emissions Trading Scheme settings, while making it easier to hand out taxpayer money to polluting corporations."
Chlöe Swarbrick emphasized that Luxon's Government prioritizes big business interests over the welfare of people and the planet.
"Make no mistake, Luxon's Government is making decisions for the benefit of big business at the expense of people and planet. A climate resilient and flourishing country and economy is entirely possible. The first step to getting there is kicking out Luxon and his corporate cronies."
Author's summary: The New Zealand Government under Luxon drastically weakens climate policies, prioritizing corporate interests while undermining emission targets and environmental commitments.