As a heatwave tapers off in parts of the northern hemisphere, a new forecast system has predicted the years 2018 […]
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Monsanto loses glyphosate cancer case – Expert Reaction
Environment Minister Eugenie Sage has said she will be asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consider adding Roundup to a […]
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Single use plastic bag ban – Expert Reaction
The Government has pledged to rid the country of single-use plastic shopping bags over the next year. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Associate Environment […]
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Synthetic drug policy – Expert Reaction
Between 40 and 45 people have died from synthetic drugs since last June, according to provisional figures released by the coroner on […]
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Chicken welfare standards in NZ – Expert Q&A
Acceptable living standards for meat chickens in New Zealand have been called into question following the emergence of a graphic […]
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Biodegradable and compostable plastics in the environment – Expert Reaction
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has tasked the Government with clearing up the confusion around environmentally friendly plastics. The […]
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Zero Carbon Bill – Expert Reaction
The Government’s proposed Zero Carbon Bill lays out how they plan to transition New Zealand to a low-emission economy by 2050. The public […]
Continue readingWhy National’s climate U-turn is such a big deal — James Renwick
Climate change is not a partisan issue, and the need to take big steps to reduce emissions is urgent. So […]
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PM’s new Chief Science Advisor — In The News
This morning, Jacinda Ardern announced Professor Juliet Gerrard will replace Sir Peter Gluckman as the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor […]
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Donald Trump v. Pharmac – In the News
Last weekend saw Donald Trump going after countries who have national drug-buying agencies (like Pharmac) which allows them to negotiate with drug […]
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