A new draft has been presented to delegates at the at the UN climate conference in Paris, offering a much […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Have we reached peak emissions? Expert reaction
As the COP21 climate negotiations gather pace in Paris, new research suggests global carbon emissions are projected to fall in […]
Continue readingTransparency needed in cancer drug markets – Expert reaction
Experts are calling for greater transparency and fairness in cancer drug pricing, in light of findings revealing discrepancies between Europe, […]
Continue readingBerries and Hepatitis A – Expert reaction
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Director General has issued a statement warning of a potential Hepatitis A risk associated with […]
Continue reading2015 likely hottest year on record – WMO – Expert reaction
2015 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization. This year’s global […]
Continue readingEmissions linked to transport, diet – Expert reaction
The carbon footprint of the average Kiwi household is getting smaller, but there is still plenty of room for improvement, suggests new […]
Continue readingPCE calls for action on sea level rise – expert reaction
New Zealand needs to do more to prepare for the consequences of rising sea levels, warns the Parliamentary Commissioner for […]
Continue reading‘Earthquake prone’ buildings fall in value – Expert reaction
Placing an official ‘earthquake prone’ sticker on a commercial building lowers its value. However, buildings which are equally earthquake prone, […]
Continue readingRedefining genetic modification – Expert reaction
The Environmental Protection Authority is planning to tweak regulations to clear up confusion over what is and is not a genetically […]
Continue readingAntarctic marine protection bids fail – Expert reaction
Two proposals to establish Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Antarctic waters have failed to be adopted by the Commission for […]
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