Nanocosmetics: Ombudsman Supports Public Right to Know
The Ombudsman has upheld the public’s right to know about the use of nanoparticles in cosmetic products.
The decision is significant because the Ombudsman roundly dismisses arguments frequently used by …
TPP Negotiators on Notice to Protect the Environment—Poll
An opinion poll shows a clear majority of New Zealanders reject the concept of foreign investors having any ability to sue the government offshore if is sets stronger environmental …
ETS Losses Confirmed – Groser Has Explaining To Do
New documents confirm the ETS has been a net loser for the taxpayer and that the government faces a big deficit in its carbon accounts, contrary to the Climate …
NZ’s Carbon Accounts in Deficit by $1.3 Billion
New Zealand has a carbon budget deficit equivalent to $1.3 billion because the ETS is failing to bring in enough revenue to pay the nation’s carbon bills.
Five years on …
ETS Changes to Eternal Transition Scheme
The total cost to taxpayers of changes to the ETS is at least $1.3 billion, based on the $25 per tonne carbon price the government currently uses to assess …
EPA Makes First Real Move on Nanomaterials
In a critical first step to regulating nanomaterials, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made it compulsory to label for nanoscale ingredients in cosmetics.
The use of nanomaterials has been …
GM Crops Held Back by Lack of Grower Support, Not the Law
GM crops are not in New Zealand fields because developers cannot get sufficient support from food producers and consumers, not because the law is holding them back, a Sustainability …
More Crafar-like Judgements Expected Unless EEZ Bill Reformed
More Crafar-like court judgements can be expected unless legislation to govern use of the ocean is reformed and clarified.
The Bill to regulate activities in New Zealand’s EEZ sets up …
EPA publishes list of nanocosmetic products