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EPA investigation into firefighting foams – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 April 2019

Firefighting foams containing banned chemical PFOS have been found at 17 sites across New Zealand by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). […]

R&D tax credits scheme takes effect – In the News

In the News | Published: 03 April 201903 April 2019

A research and development incentive providing a 15 per cent tax credit to businesses that spend more than $50,000 on […]

Green hydrogen industry in NZ – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 03 April 201903 April 2019

On March 15, the Prime Minister released a roadmap for transitioning the Taranaki region from an oil and gas producer […]

New science journalism projects funded

Blog | Published: 02 April 201905 April 2019

Five new projects will be funded in the latest round of the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism Fund. Grants ranging from […]

Facebook’s open letter to New Zealand – In the News

In the News | Published: 01 April 201903 April 2019

Facebook’s promise to crack down on hate speech and tighten regulations on livestreaming video following the Christchurch shootings has been […]

Global state of the climate 2018 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 29 March 2019

The physical signs and socio-economic impacts of climate change are accelerating according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). In their […]

West Coast flooding – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 March 201928 March 2019

The West Coast region of the South Island has declared a state of emergency following torrential rain on Tuesday night […]

Separating greenhouse gases in climate policy – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 March 201929 March 2019

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) has proposed the Government treat agricultural greenhouse gases differently to fossil fuel emissions […]