NZ emissions growth one of the highest in the world

Published: Jan. 21, 2021, 7:17 p.m.

New Zealand could be considered one of the worst countries in the world when it comes to climate change action. It's one of just a few OECD countries to increase gross emissions since 1990 - with intensive dairy farming and car use a major factor. On February 1 the Climate Change Commission is expected to release its draft advice on the country's national emissions budgets. Nita Blake-Persen spoke to School Strike 4 Climate leader representative Ethan Reille from Oamaru, and Lucy Gray, who started the School Strike 4 Climate in Christchurch.