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New Zealand Parliament Repeals Offshore Oil and Gas Ban

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This government prioritizes multinational oil companies over climate action and New Zealand's international reputation. The decision comes just one week after the world's top court ruled states must tackle fossil fuels or face reparations. Environmental groups call the legislation "egregious" and "deranged".


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