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Methane target change to double gap in third emissions budget, NZ govt warned

Published 05:01 on December 9, 2025 / Last updated at 05:01 on December 9, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific)

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The New Zealand government was advised that reducing its 2050 biogenic methane emissions target could see the gap to its third emissions budget (2031-35) double, official papers released Tuesday showed.
The New Zealand government was advised that reducing its 2050 biogenic methane emissions target could see the gap to its third emissions budget (2031-35) double, official papers released Tuesday showed.


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