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Heidi Bendikson: Tackling slash with biodiversity credits
Cyclone Gabrielle exposed the need for new approaches to land use that assist with climate change. Biodiversity credits are one potential avenue of attack.
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Infrastructure
Flood and cyclone insurance claims top $1 billion
Insurance claims and payments will continue to rise.
Climate change
Fear of ETS failure spurs review
The review will consider the role of emissions pricing as part of the climate change response.
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