Own Goal!
In February, Prime Minister Helen Clark said:
"I believe we can aspire to be carbon neutral in our economy and way of life. I believe that in the years to come, the pride we take in our quest for sustainability and carbon neutrality will define our nation."
Yesterday, John Key said:
"I will set the achievable emission reduction target for New Zealand. Here it is: A 50% reduction in carbon-equivalent net emissions, as compared to 1990 levels, by 2050. In shorthand: A 50% cut by 2050. 50 by 50."
Today, Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen said that the 2050 target is an easy one to promise, but harder to deliver.
So, if cutting net carbon emissions by 50% is easy to promise, but hard to deliver - what does that mean about a goal to cut net emissions by 100%. Is that impossible, and therefore proves that Helen Clark's aim is all feel good spin?
I think Michael Cullen should find an important engagement to attend at 2pm tomorrow.
"I believe we can aspire to be carbon neutral in our economy and way of life. I believe that in the years to come, the pride we take in our quest for sustainability and carbon neutrality will define our nation."
Yesterday, John Key said:
"I will set the achievable emission reduction target for New Zealand. Here it is: A 50% reduction in carbon-equivalent net emissions, as compared to 1990 levels, by 2050. In shorthand: A 50% cut by 2050. 50 by 50."
Today, Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen said that the 2050 target is an easy one to promise, but harder to deliver.
So, if cutting net carbon emissions by 50% is easy to promise, but hard to deliver - what does that mean about a goal to cut net emissions by 100%. Is that impossible, and therefore proves that Helen Clark's aim is all feel good spin?
I think Michael Cullen should find an important engagement to attend at 2pm tomorrow.
posted by Michael at
9:11 PM
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