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Climatechange Climate Laws Being Rewritten to Protect Polluters Mike Smith

Forests Rivers OceansPolicyPolitics General1Policy1

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The article discusses proposed legislative changes in New Zealand that could affect ongoing climate litigation. No direct commercial mechanism is identified; the impact is legal/political rather than on specific commodity prices, supply chains, or company margins. The event is country-specific but lacks concrete commercial channels.

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  • New Zealand Government proposes changes to Climate Change Response Act 2002.
  • Changes could undermine climate liability case Smith v Fonterra.
  • Mike Smith criticizes changes as political interference protecting corporate emitters.
  • Case approaches trial; debate expected to intensify before next election.

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