Palmerston North City Council, NZ created an interactive online carbon emissions model

Palmerston North City Council, NZ carbon emissions model

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Palmerston North City Council created an online city carbon model which allows residents to predict the city's future emissions. Users are presented different policy choices which explore how changes to transport, land use, industry, buildings, and energy will impact the city's annual carbon emissions over the next 30 years. This climate calculator collects data from participants and informs the Council's development of carbon emission-related policies.

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Climate Calc 2050

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Unique carbon model lets residents predict city’s future emissions

A city carbon model developed by Palmerston North City Council is putting residents in control of emissions.

Palmerston North 2050 city carbon model

Use our climate calculator to share how you think the city’s carbon emissions will change over the next 30 years.