New Zealand takes Climate Change Seriously! No Longer Issuing Permits for Offshore Drilling As part of a larger process to improve their environment, New Zealand has announced it will no longer issue permits for offshore oil and gas exploration, reaffirming their commitment to combatting climate change and protecting the coastal communities, a huge shift from the previous administration who actively promoted offshore drilling. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement last week, and it is […] Steven Agar | June 1, 2018 0 Comments