Press release - April 24, 2007
Greenpeace today welcomed Energy Minister David Parker's comments today that emissions trading needs to be across all greenhouse gases, and the whole economy.
"Climate change is a responsibility for all of us - but it is
only fair that those who cause the problem should pay for it," said
Carmen Gravatt Greenpeace Campaign Manager.
"Mr Parker's comments that the emissions trading system would
cover all greenhouse gases are likely to spark off a whole round of
pleadings for exemption from special interest groups - but he
should not waiver."
Greenpeace warned that an emissions trading regime would take a
long time to set up, so repeated its call for a carbon charge in
the meantime.
"We agree with the Government on a need to get a price on
carbon - but it needs to be as soon as possible - our emissions are
continuing to rise."
Other contacts: Carmen Gravatt, Campaign manager 021 302 251
Cindy Baxter 021 772 661