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Expert Reactions

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

EPA says ‘null segregants’ aren’t GMOs – Expert Reaction

EPA says ‘null segregants’ aren’t GMOs – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 February 202411 December 2024

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has just clarified that certain organisms, known as null segregants, are not considered genetically modified […]

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The return of pseudoephedrine – Expert Reaction

The return of pseudoephedrine – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 February 202420 February 2024

A just introduced bill aims to bring back over-the-counter sales of a cold and flu drug in NZ pharmacies. Drugs […]

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Port Hills fire – Expert Reaction

Port Hills fire – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 February 202415 February 2024

Fire crews are responding to a large vegetation fire in the Port Hills near Christchurch. Fire and Emergency New Zealand […]

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First UN report on the state of the world’s migratory species – Expert Reaction

First UN report on the state of the world’s migratory species – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 February 202430 October 2024

A landmark UN report paints a grim picture of the state of migratory wild animals worldwide, including those that travel through New […]

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New insight into ancient Earth’s climate – Expert Reaction

New insight into ancient Earth’s climate – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 February 202409 February 2024

University of Waikato researchers say they have rewritten the deep time history of Earth’s temperature record. The findings, published in […]

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No single solution for changing people’s climate beliefs and behaviours – Expert Reaction

No single solution for changing people’s climate beliefs and behaviours – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 February 2024

Researchers tested 11 interventions on almost 60,000 participants from 63 countries, including New Zealand and Australia, to see what effect […]

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Faster tropical cyclones in a warming world – Expert Reaction

Faster tropical cyclones in a warming world – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 February 202430 October 2024

In some parts of the world, a Category 5 hurricane signifies the most extreme wind speeds starting at 252 km/h. […]

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New recycling rules – Expert Reaction

New recycling rules – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 February 2024

All of Aotearoa will follow the same guidelines for what to put in their kerbside recycling bins from today. The new national […]

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‘Forever chemical’ PFAS banned from cosmetics – Expert Reaction

‘Forever chemical’ PFAS banned from cosmetics – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 January 202431 January 2024

The EPA is banning the use of per– and polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetic products from the end of 2026. These “forever chemicals” […]

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Auckland Anniversary Floods: One year on – Expert Q&A

Auckland Anniversary Floods: One year on – Expert Q&A

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 January 202423 February 2024

This weekend marks a year since the floods, landslides, and evacuations caused by a record-breaking and fatal deluge across the upper North Island. […]

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