The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) — the UN’s weather bureau — has released its statement on the state of global […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Experts react to call for ban on bisphenol-A (BPA)
BPA is a chemical widely-used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins inside food and beverage cans, and other […]
Continue readingNIWA: Climate outlook for Summer
NIWA has published its climate outlook for the next three months (Dec – Feb): “El Niño strengthens, with conditions likely to […]
Continue readingInsect repellent linked to birth defects – UK and Aus experts respond
New research published in the BMJ’s Occupational and Environmental Medicine suggests the use of insect repellent during the first three […]
Continue readingUK scientists on the US and Chinese emissions target
Comments gathered from our colleagues at the Science Media Centre in London Dr Chris Huntingford, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, […]
Continue readingNew Zealand ETS passed
Just before 6pm last night, Parliament passed the Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill by 63 votes to […]
Continue readingUK scientists on “climategate” emails
New Zealand climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger is among an international group of climate scientists quoted in emails obtained from […]
Continue readingFolate and vitamin B12 linked to cancer
Treating people who have pre-existing heart conditions with folic acid and vitamin B12 could increase their risk of cancer and […]
Continue reading1080 use – is it justified? Scientists respond
Groups who want 1080 banned in New Zealand are preparing for nationwide protests this Sunday. 1080, or sodium fluoroacetate, is […]
Continue readingDOC scientist on Whiting O’Keefe paper on 1080 and birds
Department of Conservation statistician Ian Westbrooke comments on 1080 use and the impact on birds and responds to the Whiting […]
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