Silver bullets won't kill NZ's cow problem
Silver bullet "solutions" to methane emissions are about protecting the business-as-usual farming model, not about ecological sustainability or economic gains, write Peter Fraser and Mike Joy.
News and commentary
Keep informed with news and analysis of topical policy issues from IGPS staff, our senior associates, and other researchers.
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Christchurch terrorist failed to sow distrust
Kate Prickett and Simon Chapple wanted to check if the terror attacks in Christchurch achieved the aim of sowing distrust and suspicion in society - and their findings are bad news for the perpetrator.
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Apocalypse Cow: audio & powerpoint
Audio recording of Peter Fraser's IGPS lunchtime talk on the crash and burn reality of Fonterra's business model.
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Public sector pick carries disheartening message
Appointing a second non-New Zealander in succession to arguably our top public sector job reveals other deep problems in the NZ public service, writes Dr Simon Chapple.
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Audio & powerpoint: Three decades of neoliberal electricity pricing
Audio recording of Geoff Bertram's IGPS lunchtime talk on New Zealand's electricity reforms & their ongoing failure to deliver for consumers.