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Expert Reactions

A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.

Fracking to resume in the UK – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 December 2012

The UK Government has given the go-ahead for hydraulic fracking activity in the country to tap valuable sources of shale […]

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Survey provides health check for New Zealand

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 December 201213 December 2012

The results of the latest National Health Survey have been released, providing a snapshot of the health of New Zealand […]

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Food taxes and subsidies could improve health – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 December 201213 December 2012

Taxes on fizzy drinks and foods high in saturated fats and subsidies for fruit and vegetables could lead to better […]

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Freshwater scientists call for urgent action

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 December 201210 December 2012

Experts in freshwater quality, management and biodiversity have signed on to a series of recommendations, released today, they say are […]

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Tornado strikes Auckland – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 December 201217 December 2012

Update: The MetService has blog has been updated to redefine the weather event as a ‘mircoburst’ rather than a tornado. […]

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Climate change ‘taking place before our eyes’ – WMO report

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 November 201229 November 2012

An international report from the United Nation’s World Meterological Organization (WMO) has highlighted growing evidence of a warming climate that […]

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‘Green growth: opportunities for NZ’ report – Experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 November 201227 February 2020

A major report into ‘green growth opportunities’ for New Zealand, outlining actions for industry and government to apply across several […]

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NZ forgoes Kyoto for new climate plan – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 November 2012

New Zealand will not commit to a second round of Kyoto Protocol emissions reductions but will instead make pledges under […]

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NZ forgoes Kyoto for new climate plan negotiations – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 November 2012

New Zealand will not commit to a second round of Kyoto Protocol emissions reductions but will instead make pledges under […]

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Expert on post-Sandy storm bearing down

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 November 2012

A nor’easter threatening to target the East Coast as it recovers from Superstorm Sandy may be less severe than previously […]

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