New research says invasive radiata pine is spread more widely across NZ than was previously appreciated, with modelling showing that […]
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The 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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IPCC Climate Change and Land report – Expert reaction
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on how land use contributes to climate change and how climate […]
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Nelson wildfire – Expert Reaction
A massive bush fire is burning near Nelson, which has experienced warm and extremely dry conditions this summer. Hundreds of hectares […]
Continue readingUPDATED: Is New Zealand a climate cheat? Expert reaction
New Zealand’s use of ‘hot air’ credits from Ukraine and Russia means we are cheating on our climate commitments, says […]
Continue readingForestry scheme reboot – Expert reaction
The Government is restarting a forestry scheme that will pay landowners to plant forests, aiming to prevent erosion, improve water […]
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SMC BRIEFING: Kauri dieback – what happens now?
Kauri, one of New Zealand’s most iconic tree species, are dying. It is becoming apparent that Kauri Dieback disease is […]
Continue readingConcern over Kauri dieback disease in Coromandel
Kauri dieback disease has been detected in the Coromandel Peninsula, a part of the country previously thought to be free […]
Continue reading‘Green growth: opportunities for NZ’ report – Experts respond
A major report into ‘green growth opportunities’ for New Zealand, outlining actions for industry and government to apply across several […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Put a tree in your tank
New Zealand Herald feature writer Chris Barton looks at the scientific efforts underway in New Zealand to yield biofuel from […]
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