Daniel Walker, Author at Science Media Centre

‘Forever chemical’ PFAS banned from cosmetics – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 January 202431 January 2024

The EPA is banning the use of per– and polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetic products from the end of 2026. These “forever chemicals” […]

Auckland Anniversary Floods: One year on – Expert Q&A

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 January 202423 February 2024

This weekend marks a year since the floods, landslides, and evacuations caused by a record-breaking and fatal deluge across the upper North Island. […]

On-board cameras rolled out to more fishing boats – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 16 January 202420 February 2024

Surface longline vessels operating near New Zealand’s shore will be required to have cameras on board by today, with the aim of […]

Covid-19 over the holidays – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 December 202323 December 2023

Modelling suggests hospitalisations from New Zealand’s current Covid-19 wave will peak this week. Meanwhile a new variant JN.1 is gaining traction in […]

Global climate agreement reached at COP28 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 14 December 202314 December 2023

More than 200 countries have agreed to to begin reducing global consumption of fossil fuels. The COP28 deal is the first […]

Draft COP28 agreement text criticised for fossil fuel omission – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 13 December 202313 December 2023

Weak wording around eliminating fossil fuels has prompted criticism of the draft agreement at the COP28 climate change summit. The agreement refers to reducing […]