News
20 June 2024:
PILSI submits to Kapiti Coast District Council: Our President, Sean Rush, presented to the Kapiti Coast District Council on the problems with their Coastal Adaptation Programme and the use of hjgh end models for coastal planning.
See the Livestream here PILSI submission to Kapiti Coast District Council on the proposed Coastal Adaptation Project’s report
Also presenting, was Chair of the Coastal Ratepayer’s United group, and PILSI member, Salima Pademsy.
See the Livestream here CRU Submission to the Kapiti Coast District Council
16 June 2024:
PILSI submits on Adaptation Inquiry. PILSI’s submission assesses the climate indicators of importance to New Zealand. Whilst finding some changes in weather patterns, there is limited evidence for trending changes in climate over the long – term record. Further, this is supported by the conclusions of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
PILSI warns against the use of high-end emission scenarios to predict future climate impacts.
PILSI Submission on the Adaptation Inquiry
13 June 2024:
Use of Extreme Climate Models called out: A good summary here from Wellington Live citing The Telegraph on the issues associated with coastal planning and the wrongful use of high-end climate models, including comments from PILSI President, Sean Rush.
KAPITI COAST COUNCIL UNDER FIRE FOR CLIMATE ACTION PLAN BASED ON ‘EXTREME AND IMPLAUSIBLE’ MODELLING
10 June 2024
Sean Rush talks to RCR radio about the Climate Adaptation Inquiry and asks why the Ministry for the Environment are encouraging Councils to ignore the latest science around high emission scenarios.
30 April 2024
PILSI attends Marsden Point owner’s AGM: PILSI attended the AGM for Channel Infrastructure Limited, the owner of the Marsden Point refinery. We proposed, as a matter of public interest, that the Board approve an investigation and report on the circumstances surrounding the closure of the facility for refining operations. As expected, the proposal was voted down, but PILSI thanks the Board for their warm reception and willingness to engage in ongoing dialogue, particularly in the context of the Government’s Fuel Security review.
