New Zealand launches ambitious emissions plan for net-zero by 2050, facing criticism for lacking in key areas.

New Zealand has unveiled its second Emissions Reduction Plan, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, potentially by 2044. The plan includes measures like electrifying transport, pricing agricultural emissions, and expanding renewable energy projects. It is on track for the first two emissions budgets but falls short for the third, starting in the 2030s. Critics argue the plan lacks ambition and fails to address significant policy areas, such as building sector emissions and subsidies for polluters.

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