The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright released her latest report on Wednesday, this time turning her attention […]
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Environment Commissioner reports on agricultural greenhouse gases – Expert Reaction
A new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Jan Wright, has called for New Zealanders to work together […]
Continue readingWaikato proposes new medical school – In the News
A third medical school, based in Waikato, has been proposed as a joint initiative between the University of Waikato and […]
Continue readingFertile eggs created from mouse stem cells – Expert Reaction
Japanese researchers have successfully produced functional mouse eggs entirely in cell culture using stem cells. Their study, published today in Nature, […]
Continue readingInternational agreement to curb greenhouse gases – In the News
Dignitaries meeting in Kigali have pledged to phase-out the use of harmful greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigeration and air […]
Continue readingRehab worked for Rena penguins – In the News
When the Rena grounded off the coast of Tauranga in October 2011, little blue penguins were the most seriously affected […]
Continue reading‘No sugary drinks’ logo launched – In the News
Public health researchers and doctors have pushed for a sugary-drink free New Zealand at a symposium in Wellington. The FIZZ […]
Continue readingMaud Island pest-free again – In the News
An island in the Marlborough Sounds has been restored to its predator-free status after an eradication operation successfully removed mice. […]
Continue readingThe clock is ticking on our carbon budget – Jonathan Boston
Now that the Government has ratified the Paris Agreement, the clock is ticking on action to reduce our greenhouse gas […]
Continue readingOtago scientists make cervical cancer discovery – In the News
Researchers at the University of Otago have made new gains in learning about one of the main viruses that causes […]
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