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Election 2020 – SMC science Q&A with political parties

Expert Q&A | Published: 11 August 202017 August 2020

The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]

No long-term climate benefits from COVID-19 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 August 2020

Policies to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will have a ‘negligible’ impact on long-term warming, according to new research. Scientists […]

Climate change risk assessment – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 03 August 202004 August 2020

New Zealand’s first nationwide climate change risk stocktake has highlighted ten areas of most concern. The Climate Change Response (Zero […]

Where is NZ’s carbon capital? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 23 July 202024 July 2020

Stats NZ has released figures showing each region’s greenhouse gas emissions over ten years. Overall, Waikato emitted the most greenhouse gases in […]

Northland’s “one in 500 year” flooding – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 July 202021 July 2020

Northland is bracing for another bout of heavy rain, while barely recovering from the weekend’s storm. The downpour was labelled a “one […]

COVID-19 and Climate Change – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 22 April 202023 April 2020

With flights grounded and cars off roads, this week has seen historic declines in the price of oil. While reduced […]

2019 NZ’s fourth warmest year on record – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 January 202010 January 2020

Last year was New Zealand’s fourth warmest year since recording began in 1909, according to the 2019 Niwa Annual Climate Summary. Annual temperatures […]