New Zealand’s economy grew faster than the country’s greenhouse gases over the past 25 years, according to a new report. […]
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Biofuels could lead NZ to a green transport future – Expert reaction
New Zealand could build a renewable low-carbon transport fuels industry – but only if the nation decides to act, according […]
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A letter to my grandchildren – Jim Salinger
Prominent climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger has spent much of his career studying climate change – in the NZ Herald, […]
Continue readingIntroducing the SMC’s new director – Dacia Herbulock
As the Science Media Centre gears up to mark a decade of working at the heart of science and media, […]
Continue readingSea level rise expected even with Paris Agreement – Expert reaction
Even if all nations manage to stick to their Paris Agreement targets, we’re still committed to sea level rise. A […]
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Doubters try to bury sugary-drinks tax — Boyd Swinburn
Despite doubt-mongering by the Food and Beverage industry, a tax on sugary drinks would help counter childhood obesity and dental caries, writes University […]
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Regulator asks how food editing by new genetic techniques should be treated – Expert Reaction
Planning for future GM foods coming down the line, the food safety regulator, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is […]
Continue readingTop researchers honoured in Prime Minister’s Science Prizes
The Prime Minister’s Science Prizes have been presented in Wellington today, awarding a total of $1 million across five categories. […]
Continue readingMore evidence ‘Unfortunate Experiment’ led to cancer – In the News
Some women who were unknowingly included in the ‘Unfortunate Experiment’ at Auckland’s National Women’s Hospital went on to develop cervical […]
Continue readingOzone levels still decreasing away from poles – Expert Reaction
While the ozone holes in the poles are recovering, ozone levels are still dropping everywhere else between Russia to the […]
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