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A round-up of comment from experts on breaking stories and ongoing issues in science and technology.
NZ opts out of joint standard for infant formula – Expert Reaction
The Government will not sign up to new trans-Tasman standards on infant formula, which includes tougher labelling requirements. Under the […]
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Regulatory review into pesticides and agrichemicals – Expert Reaction
The Government has confirmed it will review the regulations around how agricultural and horticultural products are given the green tick […]
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Nearly half of dementia cases could be delayed through lifestyle changes – Expert Reaction
Fourteen risk factors that come into play as early as childhood could impact your risk of developing dementia, according to […]
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Methane emissions can’t be overlooked, researchers say – Expert Reaction
The global community needs to start lowering our methane emissions if we want to control the climate crisis, according to […]
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Royal Commission’s Report into Abuse in State Care – Expert Reaction
On Wednesday, the final report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State and Faith-Based Care was […]
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Could capturing carbon curb emissions? – Expert Reaction
The government is seeking feedback on a proposal to regulate carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in Aotearoa. Investigating technologies that can […]
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Emissions reduction plan 2.0 – Expert Reaction
This morning, the government opened consultation on the second emissions reduction plan (ERP2), covering the period from 2026 to 2030. It […]
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Government’s new five-point climate strategy – Expert Reaction
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts released the Government’s new climate strategy this morning. The strategy outlines five ‘core pillars’ to tackle the impacts of climate change […]
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NZ’s record-breaking ocean temperatures – Expert Reaction
Sea surface temperatures around Aotearoa in 2022 and 2023 were the hottest ever recorded, according to new data from Stats NZ. […]
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