By mid-century, it’s estimated the world’s population will exceed 9 billion and they’ll need to be fed, writes Massey University’s […]
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What might Trump mean for science? – In the News
As the world responds to a Trump presidency – experts are already turning their thoughts to what that could mean […]
Continue readingCarbon hide and seek? – In the News
A new report from the Morgan Foundation says the Government will change forestry accounting rules to meet the 2030 climate […]
Continue readingNo ‘silver bullet’ for agricultural emissions – In the News
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright released her latest report on Wednesday, this time turning her attention […]
Continue readingInternational agreement to curb greenhouse gases – In the News
Dignitaries meeting in Kigali have pledged to phase-out the use of harmful greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigeration and air […]
Continue readingThe clock is ticking on our carbon budget – Jonathan Boston
Now that the Government has ratified the Paris Agreement, the clock is ticking on action to reduce our greenhouse gas […]
Continue readingNZ ratifies Paris Agreement – In the News
New Zealand became the 63rd country to ratify the Paris Agreement – getting in ahead of the European Union and […]
Continue readingWelcome to the age of the Anthropocene – Tim Naish
Is the “Anthropocene” an exercise in geological bureaucracy or something socially more significant – Victoria University’s Professor Tim Naish writes […]
Continue readingCall to arms to avert climate change losses – In the News
A group of international scientists – including a New Zealander – is calling for a global effort to help predict […]
Continue readingPrice effect of breaking away from Kyoto Protocol – Expert reaction
A new report says the Government would have got better bang for its buck if it had de-linked the emissions […]
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