Climate change is projected to reduce the income of the global economy by 19% by 2049, and Aotearoa will be […]
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How fast-track consenting might impact the environment and politics – Expert Reaction
Submissions on the Fast-track Approvals Bill close at the end of Friday. The law would allow major infrastructure projects to […]
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The climate-saving potential of our vanishing wetlands – Expert Q&A
They’ve been called a “secret weapon” in the fight against climate change. So what exactly do New Zealand’s wetlands offer, […]
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Review of evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment in youth – Expert Reaction
The BMJ has today released four systematic reviews of clinical guidelines and available research on puberty blockers and hormone treatment […]
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The state of New Zealand’s natural infrastructure – Expert Reaction
A just-released report highlights how New Zealand’s communities and economies are at risk if we do not protect our natural […]
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Climate Commission draft advice on emissions budgets and targets – Expert Reaction
The Climate Commission is now welcoming public feedback on its draft advice around New Zealand’s emissions budgets and targets. The […]
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Regulating medicines and supplements – Expert Reaction
The coalition government has signalled its intention to repeal the Therapeutic Products Act. What might a return to the status […]
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Govt to loosen rules on overseas building products – Expert Reaction
The Government has announced three changes to the Building Act with the intention of making it easier and cheaper to […]
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Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plans scrapped – Expert Reaction
The government removed the long-contested Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill from Parliament’s order paper this morning. The news comes almost a decade after former Prime […]
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Climate change is putting mountain biodiversity at risk – Expert Reaction
As climate change pushes warmer temperatures higher up mountains around the world, alpine species will struggle to move fast enough […]
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