Volcanic ash from an eruption on Whakaari/White Island caused flight delays and cancellations for airports in the Bay of Plenty […]
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Deep-sea critters attracting patents – Expert Reaction
Patents to exploit deep-sea marine organisms are increasing, according to a new study in Nature Sustainability. A new database of marine genes in […]
Continue readingRoyal Commission’s Report into Abuse in State Care – Expert Reaction
On Wednesday, the final report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State and Faith-Based Care was […]
Continue readingCould capturing carbon curb emissions? – Expert Reaction
The government is seeking feedback on a proposal to regulate carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in Aotearoa. Investigating technologies that can […]
Continue readingEmissions reduction plan 2.0 – Expert Reaction
This morning, the government opened consultation on the second emissions reduction plan (ERP2), covering the period from 2026 to 2030. It […]
Continue readingOil and gas exploration ban reversal – Expert Q&A
The government intends to reverse the ban on oil and gas exploration beyond onshore Taranaki. The SMC asked experts to comment on the […]
Continue readingGovernment’s new five-point climate strategy – Expert Reaction
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 […]
Continue readingNZ’s record-breaking ocean temperatures – Expert Reaction
Sea surface temperatures around Aotearoa in 2022 and 2023 were the hottest ever recorded, according to new data from Stats NZ. […]
Continue readingDying satellites are burning through the ozone layer – Expert Reaction
Old satellites burning up in the Earth’s atmosphere are releasing compounds that could jeopardize the recovery of the ozone hole. […]
Continue readingVape stores not following new regulations – Expert Reaction
A “mystery shopper” investigation of vape stores in Greater Wellington has found ID enforcement lacking, and vapes being sold in breach of new […]
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