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What could bird flu mean for our wildlife? – Expert Reaction
4 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
8 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 ...
Major Pacific climate report launched at COP29 – Media Briefing
3 days ago · The largest Pacific climate adaptation study is being launched by NZ and Pacific researchers, right as the COP29 global climate conference officially opens. The mammoth Pacific Ocean Climate Crisis Assessment report brought together the largest number of Pacific scholars ever to work together collaboratively on a single project.
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.
Air quality in Aotearoa - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Oct 9, 2024 · The report finds that transport and home heating are major polluters in Aotearoa, and climate change is likely to increase levels of pollen, wildfire smoke, and windblown dust. Although air quality is improving at most monitored sites, research shows there’s no ‘safe level’ for most pollutants. Their impacts disproportionately affect ...
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“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 ...
Expert Reactions Archives - Science Media Centre
Oct 29, 2024 · Commonwealth Ocean Declaration – Expert Reaction. Expert Reactions | Published: 29 October 2024. Commonwealth nations including Aotearoa and Pacific Island states have adopted the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration. The declaration includes commitments to increasing marine […] Continue reading.
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 ...