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New Zealand will fail to meet 2050 net zero targets, data shows, after climate policies scrapped | New Zealand

New Zealand Scientists say government’s approach to emissions cutting is ‘high risk’ and reliant on ‘immature technologies’ Thu 18 Jul 2024 06.00 BST New Zealand’s ambitious plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050 is at risk of being derailed, as the government backslides on climate policies, new figures show. In 2019, the Labour government …

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The US government is projected to spend $892 billion alone on net interest for debt in 2024 — more than for defense and almost as much as Medicare. Why that’s a big problem

The US government is projected to spend $892 billion alone on net interest for debt in 2024 — more than for defense and almost as much as Medicare. Why that’s a big problem The U.S. is projected to spend a staggering $892 billion on net interest payments in the current fiscal year — 36% more …

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Continue Reading... The US government is projected to spend $892 billion alone on net interest for debt in 2024 — more than for defense and almost as much as Medicare. Why that’s a big problem