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Government Changes Climate Law to Prevent Lawsuits

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The amendment removes legal liability for NZ-based emitters (Fonterra, etc.) regarding climate damages, reducing compliance/legal costs for those companies. No direct impact on commodity prices or supply chains; primarily a regulatory shift affecting NZ-specific business risk. Weak commercial mechanism: no immediate price, scarcity, or margin channel identified.

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  • New Zealand government changed climate law to prevent lawsuits against companies for greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Amendment halts a lawsuit against Fonterra and five other major emitters set for April 2024.
  • Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith stated the change aims to maintain business confidence.
  • Activist Mike Smith, granted permission by Supreme Court to sue, criticized the decision.
  • Greenpeace condemned the amendment as an abuse of power shielding polluters.

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