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The disability royal commission recommendations could fix some of the worst living conditions – but that’s just the start

September 29, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Di Winkler, Adjunct Associate Professor, La Trobe University The bite mark on Ashlee’s cheek, her broken teeth and other photos of injuries from assaults in disability housing are some of the haunting images emerging from the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with ... <a title="The disability royal commission recommendations could fix some of the worst living conditions – but that’s just the start" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/29/the-disability-royal-commission-recommendations-could-fix-some-of-the-worst-living-conditions-but-thats-just-the-start-213466/" aria-label="Read more about The disability royal commission recommendations could fix some of the worst living conditions – but that’s just the start">Read more</a>

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Foreign policy has been missing from NZ’s election campaign – voters deserve answers to these big questions

September 29, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexander Gillespie, Professor of Law, University of Waikato Tax cuts, crime, the cost of living, potholes and co-governance … these and various other issues are now familiar to most voters. But there has been one major election area missing the serious debate it needs: foreign policy. Whichever ... <a title="Foreign policy has been missing from NZ’s election campaign – voters deserve answers to these big questions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/29/foreign-policy-has-been-missing-from-nzs-election-campaign-voters-deserve-answers-to-these-big-questions-214633/" aria-label="Read more about Foreign policy has been missing from NZ’s election campaign – voters deserve answers to these big questions">Read more</a>

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Here’s how to fix Australia’s approach to soil carbon credits so they really count towards our climate goals

September 29, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Aaron Simmons, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, University of New England William Edge, Shutterstock Australia’s plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 relies heavily on carbon credits. These credits are awarded to projects that avoid the release of greenhouse gases or remove and “sequester” (store) ... <a title="Here’s how to fix Australia’s approach to soil carbon credits so they really count towards our climate goals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/29/heres-how-to-fix-australias-approach-to-soil-carbon-credits-so-they-really-count-towards-our-climate-goals-210880/" aria-label="Read more about Here’s how to fix Australia’s approach to soil carbon credits so they really count towards our climate goals">Read more</a>

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A search for links between two of the universe’s most spectacular phenomena has come up empty – for now

September 29, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Eric Howell, OzGrav Associate Investigator; Adjunct Research Fellow in Astrophysics, The University of Western Australia Carl Knox / OzGrav, CC BY Every so often, astronomers glimpse an intense flash of radio waves from space – a flash that lasts only instants but puts out as much energy ... <a title="A search for links between two of the universe’s most spectacular phenomena has come up empty – for now" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/29/a-search-for-links-between-two-of-the-universes-most-spectacular-phenomena-has-come-up-empty-for-now-180237/" aria-label="Read more about A search for links between two of the universe’s most spectacular phenomena has come up empty – for now">Read more</a>

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Lions to roar or Magpies to soar? It’s a remarkable revival story either way on grand final day

September 29, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daryl Adair, Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Technology Sydney Saturday’s premiership tussle between Collingwood and Brisbane features the two top-ranked teams from 2023. Hopefully, unlike last year’s final, it will be a gripping match. The 2023 finals series has so far featured edge-of-the-seat contests, as ... <a title="Lions to roar or Magpies to soar? It’s a remarkable revival story either way on grand final day" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/29/lions-to-roar-or-magpies-to-soar-its-a-remarkable-revival-story-either-way-on-grand-final-day-214384/" aria-label="Read more about Lions to roar or Magpies to soar? It’s a remarkable revival story either way on grand final day">Read more</a>

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Handkerchief or tissue? Which one’s better for our health and the planet?

September 29, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Patrick Taylor, Chief Environmental Scientist, EPA Victoria; Honorary Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University Shutterstock Maybe you have hay fever, COVID, a cold or the flu, and are reaching for a tissue or handkerchief. But which one’s better at stopping infections spreading? Which has a ... <a title="Handkerchief or tissue? Which one’s better for our health and the planet?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/29/handkerchief-or-tissue-which-ones-better-for-our-health-and-the-planet-213065/" aria-label="Read more about Handkerchief or tissue? Which one’s better for our health and the planet?">Read more</a>

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‘You’re constantly worrying’: pregnant women, bushfire smoke and the impossibility of safety

September 29, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mary Lou Rasmussen, Professor, School of Sociology, Australian National University Smoke covered large swathes of Australia during the catastrophic summer fires of 2019-2020. You could see the plumes from space. Over 20% of Australia’s forests went up in smoke and flame. As the fires spread, smoke covered ... <a title="‘You’re constantly worrying’: pregnant women, bushfire smoke and the impossibility of safety" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/29/youre-constantly-worrying-pregnant-women-bushfire-smoke-and-the-impossibility-of-safety-211747/" aria-label="Read more about ‘You’re constantly worrying’: pregnant women, bushfire smoke and the impossibility of safety">Read more</a>

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Former Papuan governor Enembe’s corruption trial ends – verdict soon

September 29, 2023

SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya Former Papuan Governor Lukas Enembe has presented his case for the defence, denying the corruption and bribery charges against him, with the end of the controversial and lengthy trial at the Tipikor Court of Jakarta Central District Court this week. The verdict is due on October 9. During the hearing, ... <a title="Former Papuan governor Enembe’s corruption trial ends – verdict soon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/29/former-papuan-governor-enembes-corruption-trial-ends-verdict-soon/" aria-label="Read more about Former Papuan governor Enembe’s corruption trial ends – verdict soon">Read more</a>

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What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? And how should they be fought? An expert explains

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Muhammad Rizwan Azhar, Lecturer, Edith Cowan University Shutterstock Picture this: you’re cruising down the Great Ocean Road in your brand new electric vehicle (EV), the ocean to your left and the wind in your hair. But what if I told you this idyllic drive could turn into ... <a title="What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? And how should they be fought? An expert explains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/what-causes-lithium-ion-battery-fires-why-are-they-so-intense-and-how-should-they-be-fought-an-expert-explains-214470/" aria-label="Read more about What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? And how should they be fought? An expert explains">Read more</a>

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Australian universities have dropped in the latest round of global rankings – should we be worried?

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Judith Ireland, Education Editor, The Conversation, Australia Every year, Times Higher Education – a global higher education publication – ranks universities around the world. This one of three prominent international ranking systems for universities. Its 2024 list has just been released and includes 1,904 universities across 108 ... <a title="Australian universities have dropped in the latest round of global rankings – should we be worried?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/australian-universities-have-dropped-in-the-latest-round-of-global-rankings-should-we-be-worried-214555/" aria-label="Read more about Australian universities have dropped in the latest round of global rankings – should we be worried?">Read more</a>

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The green energy surge still isn’t enough for 1.5 degrees. We’ll have to overshoot, adapt and soak up carbon dioxide

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Pep Canadell, Chief Research Scientist, Climate Science Centre, CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere; Executive Director, Global Carbon Project, CSIRO Shutterstock It was a rare bit of good news on climate. The International Energy Agency this week released its latest net zero roadmap, showing it was still just possible ... <a title="The green energy surge still isn’t enough for 1.5 degrees. We’ll have to overshoot, adapt and soak up carbon dioxide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/the-green-energy-surge-still-isnt-enough-for-1-5-degrees-well-have-to-overshoot-adapt-and-soak-up-carbon-dioxide-214463/" aria-label="Read more about The green energy surge still isn’t enough for 1.5 degrees. We’ll have to overshoot, adapt and soak up carbon dioxide">Read more</a>

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A journey of discovery and identity formation: The Dictionary of Lost Words makes its wonderful stage debut

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Russell Fewster, Lecturer in Performing Arts, University of South Australia Sam Roberts/State Theatre Company of South Australia The Dictionary of Lost Words follows Esme as she navigates the patriarchal world of Victorian England. While her father and colleagues construct the Oxford English Dictionary, Esme begins to form ... <a title="A journey of discovery and identity formation: The Dictionary of Lost Words makes its wonderful stage debut" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/a-journey-of-discovery-and-identity-formation-the-dictionary-of-lost-words-makes-its-wonderful-stage-debut-214552/" aria-label="Read more about A journey of discovery and identity formation: The Dictionary of Lost Words makes its wonderful stage debut">Read more</a>