The UK Government has given the go-ahead for hydraulic fracking activity in the country to tap valuable sources of shale […]
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Fracking in New Zealand – experts on the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s report
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, today released her report on hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The PCE’s report […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: The truth behind NZ eco-buildings
In this feature for The Business, Chris Barton looks at the flagship eco-buildings that have been built in Auckland, the […]
Continue readingNZ forgoes Kyoto for new climate plan negotiations – experts respond
New Zealand will not commit to a second round of Kyoto Protocol emissions reductions but will instead make pledges under […]
Continue readingExpert on post-Sandy storm bearing down
A nor’easter threatening to target the East Coast as it recovers from Superstorm Sandy may be less severe than previously […]
Continue readingLearning from L’Aquila – and why Canterbury is different
by Dr Mark Quigley, Senior Lecturer in Tectonics and Geomorphology at the University of Canterbury and the 2011 Prime Minister’s […]
Continue readingL’Aquila convictions about science communication, not about quake prediction
A statement released by GNS Science on the conviction of Italian scientists on manslaughter charges: The manslaughter conviction of six […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Put a tree in your tank
New Zealand Herald feature writer Chris Barton looks at the scientific efforts underway in New Zealand to yield biofuel from […]
Continue readingEarthquake scientists guilty of manslaughter in Italy – experts respond
Overnight six Italian scientists and a government official were found guilty of manslaughter for underestimating the risks of a killer […]
Continue readingGovt to consult public on National Science Challenges
The Government has announced it will kick off a publicity campaign to seek ideas on how to tackle the country’s […]
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