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Author: Tessa Evans

It’s going to be abnormally warm till 2022 – Expert Reaction

It’s going to be abnormally warm till 2022 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 August 201811 February 2019

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

Monsanto loses glyphosate cancer case – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 August 201811 February 2019

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

Single use plastic bag ban – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 August 201811 February 2019

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

Synthetic drug policy – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 02 August 201827 February 2020

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

Chicken welfare standards in NZ – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 01 August 201811 February 2019

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

Biodegradable and compostable plastics in the environment – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 July 201812 February 2019

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

Zero Carbon Bill – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 21 June 201812 February 2019

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 […]

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Why National’s climate U-turn is such a big deal — James Renwick

Why National’s climate U-turn is such a big deal — James Renwick

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 18 June 201820 August 2018

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

PM’s new Chief Science Advisor — In The News

In the News  |  Published: 12 June 201820 August 2018

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

Donald Trump v. Pharmac – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 18 May 201813 February 2019

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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