The UK Government has given the go-ahead for hydraulic fracking activity in the country to tap valuable sources of shale […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Survey provides health check for New Zealand
The results of the latest National Health Survey have been released, providing a snapshot of the health of New Zealand […]
Continue readingFood taxes and subsidies could improve health – experts respond
Taxes on fizzy drinks and foods high in saturated fats and subsidies for fruit and vegetables could lead to better […]
Continue readingFreshwater scientists call for urgent action
Experts in freshwater quality, management and biodiversity have signed on to a series of recommendations, released today, they say are […]
Continue readingTornado strikes Auckland – experts respond
Update: The MetService has blog has been updated to redefine the weather event as a ‘mircoburst’ rather than a tornado. […]
Continue readingClimate change ‘taking place before our eyes’ – WMO report
An international report from the United Nation’s World Meterological Organization (WMO) has highlighted growing evidence of a warming climate that […]
Continue reading‘Green growth: opportunities for NZ’ report – Experts respond
A major report into ‘green growth opportunities’ for New Zealand, outlining actions for industry and government to apply across several […]
Continue readingNZ forgoes Kyoto for new climate plan – experts respond
New Zealand will not commit to a second round of Kyoto Protocol emissions reductions but will instead make pledges under […]
Continue readingNZ forgoes Kyoto for new climate plan negotiations – experts respond
New Zealand will not commit to a second round of Kyoto Protocol emissions reductions but will instead make pledges under […]
Continue readingExpert on post-Sandy storm bearing down
A nor’easter threatening to target the East Coast as it recovers from Superstorm Sandy may be less severe than previously […]
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