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What could bird flu mean for our wildlife? – Expert Reaction
14 hours ago · Many bird species are affected, including seabirds, shorebirds and birds of prey. The virus has occasionally spilled over into mammals and has caused isolated deaths in carnivores such as cats, dogs, bears, foxes and skunks. Sustained mammal to mammal transmission has occurred three times now, once in farmed mink, once in dairy cows in the USA ...
Global plastic waste to double by 2050, study says – Expert Reaction
18 hours ago · A new modelling study says global plastic waste will double by the middle of the century if we stick to business as usual. However, a mix of policies could slash it by 90%. The study, published in Science, also found that greenhouse gas emissions from plastic production and waste management are set to grow by 37% over the same period.The team simulated eight interventions currently being ...
Top Ten Science Stories of 2022 - Science Media Centre
Dec 22, 2022 · Two giant science stories dominated this year’s headlines – as we grappled with the growing urgency of the climate crisis, while the COVID-19 pandemic continued. The year also saw fake news, plastic pollution, Tonga’s eruption, major reforms of NZ services, and staggering new images from space. Here are our picks for some of the most ...
What to expect from COP29 – Expert Reaction - Science Media …
4 days ago · Expectations are high for this COP to be more focused on delivery (implementation) of climate action, with dedicated forums such as the climate action innovation zone fully focused on delivering actions. “Key issues to watch include: 1. Improving Climate Finance. – This includes specifying details like the timeframe and terms of provision.
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The New Zealand Science Media Centre was launched to the media on 30 June 2008 and officially opened on 1 July 2008. From 2008-2015, the SMC drew on the experience of a Science Advisory Panel to provide advice when needed. Since then, we have invited researchers to serve on our advisory group alongside media representatives.
“Precision fermentation” and the future of NZ food – Expert Reaction
May 16, 2024 · Life-cycle assessments of precision fermented proteins suggest significant environmental benefits to using the technology. For example, Perfect Day claims its whey protein is between 91% and 97% lower in greenhouse gas emissions than that of total protein in milk, while it requires between 28.9% and 59.7% less primary energy and 96% to 99% less ...
How NZ can adapt to climate change, according to the IPCC - SMC ...
Mar 1, 2022 · The second section of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s latest report outlines how we can adapt to climate change threats, and includes a dedicated chapter on New Zealand and Australia.. The Science Media Centre hosted a briefing for journalists with leading New Zealand co-authors of the forthcoming IPCC WGII report. The SMC also gathered comments on indigenous knowledge ...
The basics of NZ’s water infrastructure - Science Media Centre
Oct 6, 2022 · The Havelock North Drinking Water Inquiry emphasises the need for a highly systematic approach to improving the quality and safety of drinking water. A similar need applies to wastewater and stormwater management. “The first part of the water reforms has already been operating for a year. Taumata Arowai became New Zealand’s dedicated ...
Surveying shows NZ trusts scientists – Expert Reaction
Sep 28, 2021 · Professor Marc Wilson, School of Psychology, Acting Dean, Faculty of Science, Victoria University of Wellington, comments: “This report details the results of quite large-scale surveys (e.g., 4000 New Zealanders) conducted longitudinally between March 2020 and December 2020. They show that trust of scientists is generally quite high ...