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Ben McKay

Climate scientists mock NZ's one per cent cut pledge

NZ has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 51-55 per cent of 2005 levels by 2035. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)

New Zealand's climate credentials have taken a massive hit, with the release of a new emissions target of just one per cent - within hours of a new mining strategy that grants coal a special status and aims to double exports.

On Thursday night, NZ announced a fresh climate pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 51-55 per cent of 2005 levels by 2035.

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