Govt Moves to Block Climate Lawsuits in NZ
The Government wants to rewrite climate law before major polluters can be tested in court, and legal experts say the implications could be enormous.
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Nationwide Census Scrapped – Expert Reaction – Science Media Centre
Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti said the new approach will use existing administrative records alongside a smaller annual survey and targeted…
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Trust In Media Stabilising, Report Shows – Expert Reaction – Science Media Centre
Trust in New Zealand’s news brands has increased over the past year, according to new surveying. Authors of the Trust…
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The Risks Of Pine Carbon Farms – Expert Reaction – Science Media Centre
Forests planted for carbon credits are permanently locking up NZ’s landscapes, and could land us with more carbon costs, says…
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New Aotearoa Climate Goals Announced – Expert Reaction – Science Media Centre
The government has announced a national target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 51-55% below 2005 levels by 2035. This new…
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Government Plans To Double Mineral Exports By 2035 – Expert Reaction – Science Media Centre
New Zealand’s new mining strategy has a goal of doubling the value of our mineral exports by 2035. The announcement…
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Kiwis Have High Trust In Science, Study Finds – Expert Reaction – Science Media Centre
A global study finds that most people hold relatively high levels of trust in scientists, with New Zealanders ranking 9th…
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Beyond BMI: How Should We Be Diagnosing Obesity? – Expert Reaction – Science Media Centre
Healthcare systems around the world should rethink how they diagnose obesity, according to an international expert group that says current…
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Commonwealth Ocean Declaration – Science Media Centre
Commonwealth nations including Aotearoa and Pacific Island states have adopted the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration. The declaration includes commitments to…
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Government’s New Five-Point Climate Strategy – Expert Reaction – Science Media Centre
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts released the Government’s new climate strategy on Wednesday. The strategy outlines five ‘core pillars’ to…