China’s White Paper on Climate Change

We are heading for a train wreck folks. Does anyone think (regardless of who wins the election next Tuesday), that the US Senate will ratify a treaty that commits a recession-plagued US to a treaty where it must undertake real GHG reduction limits, while a growing economic power house like China (associated now in US public perception with a spectacular and lavish Olympics and a Shenzhou space program complete with vanity space walks) gets to continue to increase its GHG emissions and gets lots of money and free technology to boot?

John Key - NZ National Party Leader, speaks to the New Zealand tourism industry

So, National's environmental policy will work to protect the resources that tourism providers rely on – clean air, clean water, and unique landscapes. The things that make visiting New Zealand such a unique experience.

I also believe that New Zealand, as a responsible international citizen, must act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

National will work on the world stage to support international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and we will actively participate in efforts to build global alliances that build on the goals agreed to at Kyoto.

We have to do our bit, and be seen to be doing our bit on climate change so we can hold our own against the carbon miles bullies.

Here at home, National will work to reduce emissions in ways that result in least cost to society and the economy. It's very important we get that balance right, particularly at a time when many New Zealanders are already feeling the pinch from global financial uncertainty.