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The United Future Party on Environment and Energy

The environment has emerged as a significant political issue in the late 20th and early 21st century. As the debate surrounding global warming continues, and the source of future energy becomes increasingly uncertain, the importance of the environment has risen on the agenda of all political parties. Issues include the importance and relevance of climate change, the appropriate policies to address human pollution, and the source of future energy.

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The United Future Party strongly supports the idea that human pollution is a significant cause of global warming

We believe humans are a significant cause of climate change, and think the debate has gone beyond this contention now.

The United Future Party strongly opposes carbon taxes or credits to cut greenhouse gas emissions

We oppose a carbon tax – preferring an emissions trading scheme.

The United Future Party is neutral on the introduction of Emissions Trading Scheme

We support emissions trading – but not the one offered by Labour. We want to see households properly compensated for the increased costs that they will burden.

The United Future Party supports reform of the Resource Management Act, so that it is easier and quicker to get consents

We support regular reviews of the RMA and its application. On the whole it is a necessary piece of legislation, but it can always be improved.

The United Future Party supports increased investment in public transport rather than more roads

We support more investment in public transport, but it should come with more infrastructure investment, not instead of it. There was under-investment in roading for many years and we need address this now – particularly looking at Transmission Gully for Wellington and sorting out Auckland's transport issues.

The United Future Party strongly supports fuel emissions standards for cars

United Future supports fuel emissions standards for cars.