New Zealand plans to put big developments before the environment. That’s dangerous


by The Guardian

The Guardian— Proposed ‘fast-track’ law could see conservation concerns ignored and projects once rejected for environmental reasons given the green lightNew Zealand’s parliament is considering a law that would allow major development projects to bypass environmental approvals – and that should be a cause for extreme alarm.The proposed Fast-track Approvals Bill emerged from the coalition agreements that enabled a centre-right government to form after last year’s election.Nicola Wheen and Andrew Geddis are...

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Droid Life—T-Mobile’s New Internet Plan Lets You Travel With It for $160. Frequently roadtrippin’ people with an RV or who like to camp or are stilling clinging to #vanlife, T-Mobile has a new internet plan for you. Be warned, it is not cheap if you want unlimited data. Called “T-Mobile Away,” this is an internet plan that costs $160 per month for access to unlimited data, includes … Continued Read the original post: T-Mobile’s New Internet Plan Lets You Travel With It for $160