Pacific reefs lost nearly a fifth of their living coral in the last four decades, mostly from warmer oceans causing […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Our ‘best remaining’ climate strategy – Expert Reaction
We’re set to overshoot the 1.5°C of global warming we agreed not to go over, and will need to cool […]
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Nepal-Tibet flash flooding – Expert Reaction
An ‘ice avalanche’ from a glacier is thought to have triggered flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Over 160 people […]
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How should NZ manage its plastic problem? – Expert Reaction
A new NZ report says microplastics are found through every part of the environment, posing a risk to ecosystems and human […]
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Using DNA clues to trace invasive hornets – Expert Reaction
NZ will use environmental DNA in an insect biosecurity response for the first time, to check Auckland waterways for signs […]
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Bill to ban NZ kids from social media – Expert Reaction
The government is introducing an Online Safety Bill to make social media companies verify user ages and assess their risks […]
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NZ falls short on protections against tobacco industry lobbying – Expert Reaction
NZ has not fully implemented part of a WHO treaty designed to keep tobacco industry interests out of health policy, finds a new study. […]
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Flu causes surge in winter illness – Expert Reaction
Severe respiratory illness rates are now the highest they’ve been in the last decade, mostly due to very high rates of […]
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Mt Maunganui landslide review finds system failure – Expert Reaction
Tauranga City Council has released its external review into the Mount Maunganui landslide, finding that the hazard was known but never addressed. It […]
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Climate liability bill passes final reading – Expert Reaction
A bill preventing courts from finding certain types of liability for greenhouse gas emissions has passed its final reading. The government says this […]
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