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Antarctica’s ‘near tropical’ past

In the News  |  Published: 02 August 201202 August 2012

A drilling expedition off the coast of Antarctica has revealed the continent once boasted a warm “near tropical” climate. In […]

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Jim Salinger on the NZ climate record – Dom Post

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 20 July 201220 July 2012

In the Dominion Post ex-NWIA climate scientist Prof Jim Salinger writes about the climate record he helped to create – […]

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Wind farms affect local temperature

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 April 201230 April 2012

The turbulence created by power-generating wind turbines may have an impact on local climate, suggests new research. A new study […]

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Australian flooding – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 March 201207 March 2012

Heavy rainfall has caused extensive flooding across southern New South Wales and North East Victoria, forcing several communities to evacuate. […]

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Reconciling cold weather and global warming

In the News  |  Published: 21 August 201122 August 2011

Writing in the Dominion Post Weekend paper, Michael Forbes looks at the connections between the recent chilly weather and climate […]

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Climate change and extreme weather in the news

In the News  |  Published: 15 July 201115 July 2011

Following the Science Media Centre’s briefing with experts yesterday, several media outlets have reported on the connections between rising global […]

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Will ‘Playing God’ be our saviour?

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 14 July 201114 July 2011

In an article published in the Dominion Post , environmental author Mark Lynas explains why mankind must embrace technologies like […]

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ODT: Hot summer breaks records: Niwa

In the News  |  Published: 04 March 2011

Crown Research Institute NIWA is reporting that many parts of NZ experienced their hottest summer on record this year. The […]

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Media coverage: Extreme weather conference in Wellington

In the News  |  Published: 10 February 2011

More than 200 scientists are gathering this week in Wellington to share information and better understand extreme weather events in […]

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3 News: What has caused the recent extreme weather?

In the News  |  Published: 09 February 2011

More than 200 scientists are meeting this week in Wellington to discuss extreme weather events at the Extreme Weather Conference […]

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