A new UN University report warns AI has an environmental toll far beyond carbon emissions, with its energy demands projected to strain […]
Latest Articles
The world is falling behind on CO₂ removal technology – Expert Reaction
A new global report warns that current carbon dioxide removal initiatives will fall 5 billion tonnes short of what’s needed to meet […]
Continue reading
Do we need to worry about forever chemicals? – Expert Q&A
In the largest legal claim ever brought by the Australian government, a $2 billion lawsuit has been launched over PFAS, known as […]
Continue reading
Budget 2026: Science system funding – Expert Reaction
This year’s Budget includes a big boost for research commercialisation, alongside cuts to a range of research funds. This includes […]
Continue reading
AI may soon help read mammograms in NZ – Expert Reaction
The government is choosing a mammogram-reading AI tool to test and validate, ahead of a planned roll out early next year. The […]
Continue reading
UN member countries are legally responsible for greenhouse gas emissions – Expert Reaction
The UN General Assembly has adopted last year’s International Court of Justice ruling that countries – including Aotearoa – have an obligation to protect the […]
Continue reading