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RNZ: researchers call for urgent emissions cuts as Antarctic sea ice 'drops off a cliff'

2023-10-06

Radio New Zealand has reported scientists are calling for urgent greenhouse gas emission reductions following dramatic Antarctic sea ice loss. They said:

"Marine and ice specialists from top research outfits gathered at an emergency summit in Wellington recently to discuss record low sea ice in Antarctica this year, which they described as "deeply alarming".

Even more reason to safely and effectively destroy your refrigerants through the Cool-Safe scheme!

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2026-06-17

New Regulated Product Stewardship Scheme targets some of NZ’s most harmful Greenhouse Gases

A Government decision to move ahead with a regulated product stewardship scheme for synthetic refrigerants marks a major step in tackling some of New Zealand’s most potent greenhouse gases.

2026-03-20

World-leading plasma torch takes aim at NZ's most potent greenhouse gases

Kawerau, 20 March 2026 – A high-tech plasma torch was lit up today as Minister of Conservation, Hon Tama Potaka, officially opened the $10 million National Refrigerant Destruction Facility.