Expert Reactions

Methane emissions can’t be overlooked, researchers say – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 31 July 2024

The global community needs to start lowering our methane emissions if we want to control the climate crisis, according to […]

Royal Commission’s Report into Abuse in State Care – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 July 202426 July 2024

On Wednesday, the final report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State and Faith-Based Care was […]

Could capturing carbon curb emissions? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 July 202418 July 2024

The government is seeking feedback on a proposal to regulate carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in Aotearoa. Investigating technologies that can […]

Emissions reduction plan 2.0 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 July 2024

This morning, the government opened consultation on the second emissions reduction plan (ERP2), covering the period from 2026 to 2030. It […]

Government’s new five-point climate strategy – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 July 2024

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts released the Government’s new climate strategy this morning. The strategy outlines five ‘core pillars’ to tackle the impacts of climate change […]

NZ’s record-breaking ocean temperatures – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 July 202411 July 2024

Sea surface temperatures around Aotearoa in 2022 and 2023 were the hottest ever recorded, according to new data from Stats NZ. […]

Wiles v. University of Auckland Employment Court judgment released – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 08 July 202410 July 2024

Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles‘ employer breached its contractual obligations to protect her health and safety in the wake of harassment she experienced […]