Freshwater scientists are speaking out about the state of New Zealand rivers and lakes and the impact of land intensification. […]
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Water quality figures make a splash
New water quality grades for New Zealand’s swimming spots have been covered widely by media in the wake of a […]
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A new opinion article in Cosmos magazine examines nanotechnology regulation – an issue which was the focus of a recent […]
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Continue readingRena oil disaster looms
The grounding of the Rena container ship on the Astrolabe Reef in the Bay of Plenty poses a substantial environmental […]
Continue readingWHO double data mix up
This week the World Health Organisation (WHO) released a global survey of urban air quality, but the figures for New […]
Continue readingWater increasingly important in environmental perceptions
Climate change may be the world’s biggest environmental challenge, but New Zealanders are pre-occupied with issues of water quality at […]
Continue readingReport highlights Hauraki pollution
The Hauraki Gulf is suffering from extensive environmental degradation due to a variety of factors, according to a report released […]
Continue readingLignite issue fuels debate
The issue of coal mining and production in the South Island is of growing concern to certain groups. Recent developments […]
Continue readingDairying and Clean Streams report highlights increasing pollution
Agriculture Minister David Carter today sharply criticised dairy farmers who are failing to meet agreed targets for controlling pollution. His […]
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