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Covid-19 pandemic helps cut greenhouse gas emissions

The biggest fall in emissions came in the June quarter 2020, when the country was largely in lockdown.

Brent Edwards Wed, 11 Aug 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic might have had a negative impact on New Zealand but one of its positive consequences has been a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Statistics New Zealand said in the year to the end of March 2021 emissions fell 4.5% or 3,815 kilotonnes.

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Brent Edwards Wed, 11 Aug 2021
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