Environment - Global Warming
ACT will repeal the Emissions Trading Scheme and withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol Major investments in infrastructure will not depend on the anti-global warming hypothesis for their economic viability Reform the Resource Management Act and Local Government Act to be neutral on climate change and "sustainability" (often a code word for anti-global warming) Reform Transport legislation to make transport serve efficiency and mobility rather than "sustainability" unless a real issue of sustainability can be identified Ensure that government agencies and advisors acknowledge any conflicts of interest
Ensure that New Zealand supports the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol Introduce a National Policy Statement on Sustainable Energy under the Resource Management Act to help guide the transition to a sustainable energy future Support the establishment of permanent forests to absorb and store carbon dioxide already in the atmosphere Develop fuel efficiency standards for all motor vehicles entering the country
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A 50% reduction in carbon-equivalent net emissions, as compared to 1990 levels, by 2050 Introduce an emissions trading scheme within nine months of taking office that balances our environmental responsibilities with our economic opportunities Adopt an approach of encouragement towards energy efficiency, rather than one that denies consumers' choice Introduce a $1,000 per household solar water heating grant and simplify the complex building consent rules for solar water heating
Only proceed with the implementation policies for the Kyoto protocol to ensure they are in harmony with those of our major trading partners, and once a coherent plan has been formulated to allow the appropriate targets to be reached
Levy extra road taxes on any vehicle with a poor star rating to encourage people to use more economic vehicles Promote research into alternative energy sources for transport, such as fuel cells Implement policies to reduce the average age of New Zealand's vehicle fleet, thereby reducing average fuel consumption and vehicle emissions
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