Indigenous and local knowledge play important roles in ambitiously preparing for a warmer future, according to IPCC’s latest climate report. The IPCC’s […]
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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
Synthesising everything we know about climate change – Expert Reaction
Not only are there feasible ways to cut down greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change, but these […]
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Rural healthcare and climate change – Expert Reaction
Vulnerabilities in rural healthcare services were exposed when Cyclone Gabrielle tore through the North Island last month. In the aftermath […]
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Is avian influenza a threat to Aotearoa? – Expert Reaction
The current international outbreak of avian flu is decimating wild birds, causing havoc for chicken farmers, and has even spilled […]
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EPA proposes ban on PFAS in cosmetics – Expert Reaction
The Environmental Protection Authority is seeking feedback on its proposed changes to the Cosmetics Products Group Standards, which contain rules […]
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How the Black Summer bushfires depleted the ozone layer – Expert Reaction
The chemicals in bushfire smoke can enhance the activation of molecules that destroy ozone, according to new research. The findings […]
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A treaty for the high seas – Expert Reaction
After almost 20 years of talks, United Nations member states have agreed on a legal framework for parts of the […]
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Cyclone taskforce will tackle managed retreat – Expert Reaction
The Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery Taskforce will cover issues to do with managed retreat, including who pays for it – as […]
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Why is the census important? – Expert Reaction
Census day is coming up, so how does filling out a form help researchers gain a better picture of Aotearoa? […]
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The science of Fukushima’s treated nuclear wastewater – Expert Reaction
Japan has recently deferred plans to release more than one million tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear […]
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