All articles by Dr John Kerr

Several senior scientists discuss the emissions reduction plan on behalf of the public health communication centre. The government has released its second greenhouse gas Emissions Reduction Plan for consultation. The proposed plan removes major policies developed by the previous government that were likely to be effective in reducing emissions. It relies instead on emissions trading and technological advances, the latter of which are highly speculative and uncertain. 

This Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre Aotearoa aims to provide at least a brief overview of the Cyclone Gabrielle disaster by identifying key quantifiable impacts. It collates key statistics from media reports, government statements, Official Information Act Requests, and data provided by private companies.