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Author: Daniel Walker

The Climate Commission’s advice on the Emissions Trading Scheme – Expert Reaction

The Climate Commission’s advice on the Emissions Trading Scheme – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 July 202229 July 2022

The Climate Change Commission is recommending improvements be made to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Commission says the government should […]

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What the European heatwave means for NZ – In The News

What the European heatwave means for NZ – In The News

In the News  |  Published: 22 July 2022

A heatwave in Europe is blasting through temperature records, and scientists warn it’s only a matter of time before it […]

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Covid-19 death reporting changes – Expert Reaction

Covid-19 death reporting changes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 July 2022

NZ’s Covid-19 statistics will become more accurate as the Ministry of Health starts reporting deaths where the virus is the […]

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European heatwave – Global SMC Expert Reaction

European heatwave – Global SMC Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 July 2022

Temperature records have been smashed across western Europe and the UK, as a heatwave sweeps across the region. The soaring temperatures […]

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Covid jabs and menstrual changes – Expert Reaction

Covid jabs and menstrual changes – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 July 202215 July 2022

More than 40% of people who have regular periods reported bleeding heavier than usual after getting a Covid-19 vaccination, according […]

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Free masks and RATs ahead of the winter Covid-19 peak – Expert Reaction

Free masks and RATs ahead of the winter Covid-19 peak – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 July 202218 July 2022

Rapid Antigen Tests and masks will be free for all, and more people will be able to access antivirals, as the government […]

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James Webb Telescope’s first pictures – Expert Reaction

James Webb Telescope’s first pictures – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 July 202213 July 2022

NASA has released some of the deepest and highest-resolution images of the universe to date. The images have been captured by the James […]

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Fireball in Wellington’s sky – Expert Reaction

Fireball in Wellington’s sky – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 July 202207 July 2022

Around 2pm witnesses reported seeing a bright flash of light in sky above Wellington and Wairarapa. Experts say the flash […]

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The Climate Commission’s take on farm emissions pricing – Expert Reaction

The Climate Commission’s take on farm emissions pricing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 July 202208 July 2022

The Climate Change Commission says farmers are on track to start paying for their greenhouse gas emissions through a farm-level pricing […]

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RATs and self-isolation – Expert Q&A

RATs and self-isolation – Expert Q&A

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 July 202206 July 2022

Evidence shows some Covid-19 cases can remain infectious after seven days, meaning they may continue to spread the virus after leaving […]

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