New Zealand is far from doing its “fair share” of climate action, with its climate plans rated as “inadequate” by […]
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Warming puts the squeeze on bumble bees – Expert reaction
A new comprehensive study, published in Science, tracks the impact of climate change on bumblebees, finding global warming is rapidly […]
Continue readingUPDATED: NZ climate target announced – Expert reaction
The Government has today announced a new New Zealand climate target in anticipation of an international climate agreement. According to […]
Continue readingClimate change a ‘medical emergency’ – Expert reaction
Climate change threatens to unravel the last 50 years of health gains, but also presents an opportunity to boost global […]
Continue readingThe Pope on climate change – Expert reaction
Pope Francis has made clear his views on the environment in a new announcement, recognising human activity as driver of […]
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Crazy surf at Lyall Bay – awesome stuff #whywellington pic.twitter.com/w3y9f3R2yZ – Mike Cousins (@orbzuc) June 14, 2015 Flooding in Dunedin, […]
Continue readingNo slowdown in global warming – experts respond
The widely reported slowdown of global warming since the start of the millennium – often called the ‘hiatus’ – is […]
Continue readingNZ Climate attitudes survey – Expert reaction
New Zealanders are worried about climate change, but uncertainty is widespread, according to survey results released today. A new report, from economic and […]
Continue readingFiordland a hotspot for carbon burial – Expert reaction
New Zealand’s stunning Fiordland punches above its weight when it comes to storing organic carbon, according to a new analysis […]
Continue readingOtago University scientist helps shed light on greatest mass extinction
Extreme volcanic activity and ocean acidification were responsible for the worst mass extinction in history, according to an international research team […]
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