Chris Trotter, a political commentator and columnist for the Dominion Post, questions the involvement of science in policy-making. In his […]
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Brian Fallow, The New Zealand Herald‘s economics editor, discusses the Permanent Forest Sinks Initiative, it’s connection to the fledgling Emissions […]
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Today the Health Select Committee released the final report of its ‘Inquiry into improving New Zealand’s environment to support innovation […]
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This morning, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Jan Wright released a report examining the use of 1080 (sodium monofluoroacetate) for […]
Continue reading‘It’s not our fault’ – Kelvin Berryman and quake communication
Following the Canterbury earthquakes, scientists have been working hard to provide clear and accurate information for the people of Christchurch. […]
Continue reading1080 report lands pest control back in the headlines
A comprehensive report advocating the use of 1080 poison to control pest population and protect native species is rekindling media […]
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The outbreak of Escheria coli infection in Germany appears to be worse than anticipated, with health experts suspecting that current […]
Continue readingMedia Coverage: Cellphones “Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans”
The suggestion from a WHO task-force that cellphone exposure is “possibly carcinogenic” has generated wide spread media buzz over the […]
Continue readingAdolescent Health Report Sparks National Discussion
A comprehensive government report on adolescent health has highlighted the extent of difficulties faced by New Zealand youth, drawing national […]
Continue readingExperts respond: E coli outbreak in Europe
The outbreak of Escherichia coli in Europe is causing widespread concern as experts work to pinpoint the source of the […]
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