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Date Received: 2009-04-09 15:05
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: : G R E E N W E E K : : : : L A T E S T N E W S : : THIS WEEK'S VIDEO AND AUDIO :: Let's talk about aid, not trade! Video <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php here (2m36s), then watch Kennedy receive a Young Greens' petition on aid here <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . (1m50s) :: Watch TV One coverage of the Healthy School Food Campaign launch here <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php (1m59s). Visit the campaign page <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php to download the petition, and send an e-card to the Minister of Education here <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . :: The spectacle of angry crowds smashing bank windows during the G20 Summit seems a world away from New Zealand. But have we really escaped the worst excesses of financial speculation and greed? Russel Norman explores the weaknesses inherent in our own banking and financial sector - listen to the podcast here <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . GREEN & NATIONAL PARTIES ANNOUNCE SHARED POLICY INITIATIVES The Green Party and the National Party are working together to implement a nationwide home insulation programme and to update New Zealand’s energy efficiency strategy, while the Parties have also agreed to develop a New Zealand based regulatory system for natural health products. :: Read Jeanette and Russel's press release <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . :: Watch the video of the press conference here <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . (22m36s) PCE REPORT CHALLENGES GOVERNMENT ON ENVIRONMENT A new report calls for more environmental protection of the South Island high country at the same time as the Government is weakening the laws and rules that could protect it. :: Read Metiria's press release <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . AUCKLANDERS OUGHT TO BE HEARD ON GOVERNANCE The Government’s decision to plough ahead with planned changes to Auckland’s governance without further consultation is unacceptable. :: Read Sue B and Sue K's press release <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . GOVERNMENT UNCERTAINTY OVER ETS MUST END Business leaders and the public favour prompt Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) action to doing nothing by a margin of 2:1, according to a survey by the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development. :: Read Jeanette's press release <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . : : F R O G S W E E K : : RMA Bill - Power to the People! <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php As of this week, the Local Government and Environment Select Committee has received over 1000 submissions on the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill. It’s great to see the public is not willing to let this affront to democracy and environmental protection be rammed through without a protest. Read the blog here <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php and the comments here <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . : : S N I P P E T S : : Cane toad <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Ants vs toads <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Scientists enlist insects in latest attempt at biological management of country's numerous eco-system disasters. [Guardian] Armies around the world go green <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php [Independent] Plastic bags - carriers for environmental ignorance <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php George Monbiot blogs. [Guardian] Arctic ice thinner and smaller <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Video from National Geographic. (2m11s) Renewable Energy Revolution Sweeps the US <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php [Treehugger] Myth: using less energy=sacrifice <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php [Grist] 10 Animals on the brink of extinction <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php [Ecoworldly] Pourable batteries could store green power <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php The race is on to develop smaller and more powerful batteries for devices like laptop computers and cell phones. [ENN] The Repair Manifesto <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Platform21’s Repair Manifesto opposes throwaway culture and celebrates repair as the new recycling. 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