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Climate changes mean tough times ahead for Pacific islands
Australian scientists have released a new report on climate change in the Pacific detailing rising sea levels, increasing temperatures andincreases […]
Continue readingEmissions trading scheme launched
The revised emissions trading scheme (ETS) passed into law last November comes into effect today, 1 July. The scheme represents […]
Continue readingNZ Herald/NZPA: NZ scientists to work with Nasa on $375m project
NASA and NIWA scientists are to cooperate on a $375 million project to better understand how fast greenhouse gases enter […]
Continue readingExperts Respond: Major study on lamb’s carbon footprint
The first major study to look at the carbon footprint of lamb shows that each 100 gram portion of New […]
Continue readingDom Post: An atmosphere of concern
An article in the Dominion Post looks at the work being done by NIWA research scientist Vanessa Sherlock. Dr Sherlock […]
Continue readingAustralian scientists on climate change confusion
The Australian Science Media Centre rounded up questions on climate science from journalists and put them to leading scientists in […]
Continue readingODT: Greenhouse gases measured remotely
Tuangane Matangi reports, in the Otago Daily Times, on a new technology which enables scientists to measure nitrous oxides emissions […]
Continue readingExperts: New forests crucial to greenhouse gas reduction
University of Canterbury experts say planting new forests, boosting sequestration in existing forests and increasing the use of wood as […]
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