This week Jemima spoke to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about his recent trip to Scott Base. They discussed the scientific work being done on climate change in Antarctica, such as how sea ice algae is affected by increased light exposure and how a warming planet is melting the ice shelves. James explains how New Zealand can learn from the work being done to combat climate change in Antarctica.
This week for our regular segment with the Green Party Jemima speaks to co-leader Marama Davidson. They discuss the government's role in responing to the terrorist attack in Christchurch and whether New Zealand can expect to see a real legislative change. They also talk about the Schools Strike for Climate Action that took place hours before the attack and what that means for climate policy in Aotearoa.
Recently Simon Upton, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, released a report on climate change outlining his recommendations for a redisgned Emissions Trading Scheme. Jemima speaks to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the report and asks what his vision of a new Emissions Trading Scheme is.
This week for our segment with the Green Party Jemima speaks to co-leader James Shaw about the effect of international tourism on greenhouse gas emissions. James also talks about his thoughts on the government's response to the working tax group's recommendation.
With the recent introduction of the Zero Carbon Bill in parliament and reforms to the Emissions Trading Scheme, Jemima spoke to Green Party co-leader James Shaw about climate policy. They began by discussing the Emissions Trading Scheme, the affect of New Zealand's climate policies on the Pacific and the cannabis referendum.
With the well-being budget set to be announced on Thursday, Jemima speaks to Green Party co-leader, James Shaw, about his thoughts about the new budget focus. They discuss Statistics New Zealand's well-being indicators and how they will be incorporated into the budget.
This week for our regular segment with the Green Party Jemima spoke to MP, Gareth Hughes. They discuss Japan resuming commercial whaling and the human consumption of microplastics. Gareth also talks through his current projects and priorities.
Green Party co-leader James Shaw talks to Jemima about School Strike 4 Climate and the organiser's demand for adults to take part in the next climate strike and for the government to declare a climate emergency. They also discuss Youth Parliament and the government decision to include the agricultural sector in the Emissions Trading Scheme.
This week Green Party co-leader James Shaw talks to Jemima about the party's stance on Ihumātao, the upcoming review of the Resource Management Act and the success of the Climate Leaders Coalition.
This week Green Party co-leader James Shaw talks to Jemima about three different developments that change the way New Zealand uses the law. Firstly they discuss the changes made to the Misuse of Drugs Act to give police the discretion to prosecute or seek rehabilitative care for drug users. Then they talk about the Abortion Legislation Bill passing its first reading. Finally, they discuss the recent announcement to use the law currently in place to minimise waste through regulated product stewardship.
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