Road transport emissions have doubled since 1990, while emissions from landfills and waste have flatlined. Climate Change Minister James Shaw said the figures showed much more was required than current government policies could achieve. Road transport emissions have doubled since 1990, while emissions from landfills and waste have flatlined. The United Kingdom employed a Climate Change Commission to independently recommend emissions budgets and lay out a path to zero carbon. New Zealand's new Climate Change Commission will recommend its first three-year budget for this country in February.

Source: Stuff April 14, 2020 22:07 UTC