2015 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization. This year’s global […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Emissions linked to transport, diet – Expert reaction
The carbon footprint of the average Kiwi household is getting smaller, but there is still plenty of room for improvement, suggests new […]
Continue readingPCE calls for action on sea level rise – expert reaction
New Zealand needs to do more to prepare for the consequences of rising sea levels, warns the Parliamentary Commissioner for […]
Continue reading‘Earthquake prone’ buildings fall in value – Expert reaction
Placing an official ‘earthquake prone’ sticker on a commercial building lowers its value. However, buildings which are equally earthquake prone, […]
Continue readingRedefining genetic modification – Expert reaction
The Environmental Protection Authority is planning to tweak regulations to clear up confusion over what is and is not a genetically […]
Continue readingAntarctic marine protection bids fail – Expert reaction
Two proposals to establish Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Antarctic waters have failed to be adopted by the Commission for […]
Continue readingUPDATED: GMO virus approved for cancer trial – Expert reaction
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved the use of a genetically modified virus (Pexa-Vec) for a liver cancer treatment trial. The Pexa-Vec virus […]
Continue readingWHO report: Red meat linked to cancer – Expert reaction
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the World Health Organization, has evaluated the links […]
Continue readingState of the Environment report – Expert reaction
The Government today launched a new environmental report – Environment Aotearoa 2015 – showing the overall state of our environment. The […]
Continue readingChildhood obesity plan – Expert reaction
A wide-ranging series of initiatives designed to tackle childhood obesity was unveiled by the Government yesterday afternoon. The package is […]
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