More than 70,000 delegates are expected to attend this year’s UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, which kicks off next […]
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Election 2023 – SMC science Q&A with political parties
The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]
Continue readingMost new Type 2 diabetes cases attributable to diet – Expert Reaction
Seven out of 10 new cases of Type 2 diabetes globally are attributable to a “suboptimal diet”, according to new […]
Continue readingWhy is the census important? – Expert Reaction
Census day is coming up, so how does filling out a form help researchers gain a better picture of Aotearoa? […]
Continue readingIs NZ’s conservation strategy unbalanced? – Expert Reaction
Controlling stoats, rats, and possums is a cornerstone of NZ conservation, but are we overlooking deer, goats, and more? In a new […]
Continue readingMajor makeover for NZ science system – Expert Reaction
The system that supports our researchers and innovators is set for an overhaul, with the release of the “Te Ara […]
Continue readingGlobal fossil fuel emissions rise above pre-pandemic levels – Expert Reaction
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to increase by 1% in 2022, putting an end to the reductions […]
Continue readingEnvironment watchdog says more data needed to support decision-making – Expert Reaction
How do we know if the money we’re spending on environmental problems is making a difference? A new report from […]
Continue readingAre health policies backed by the latest science? – Expert Reaction
Health researchers are calling on the government to improve the way that research evidence informs health policies in Aotearoa. A […]
Continue readingThe Climate Commission’s advice on the Emissions Trading Scheme – Expert Reaction
The Climate Change Commission is recommending improvements be made to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Commission says the government should […]
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