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New Zealand Reduces Emissions 2%, Forests Lead Charge

4/15/2025

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In 2023, New Zealand made strides in the fight against climate change, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2% to 76.4 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Remarkably, forests played a vital role, absorbing 26% of emissions and bringing net emissions down to 56.2 million tonnes. However, challenges remain as debates continue over the Emissions Trading Scheme and forestry's impact on future targets.

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Story summary

In 2023, New Zealand made strides in the fight against climate change, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2% to 76.4 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Remarkably, forests played a vital role, absorbing 26% of emissions and bringing net emissions down to 56.2 million tonnes. However, challenges remain as debates continue over the Emissions Trading Scheme and forestry's impact on future targets.