Jacqui Van Der Kaay says Golriz Ghahraman’s resignation from the Green Party leaves questions about the party’s lax attitude towards transparency in addressing her shoplifting allegations. The party’s co-leaders’ response and the timeline of events don’t make sense.

16 January 2024

Calculating methane emissions is a combo between scientific fact and subjective judgments

Former professor Keith Woodford discusses the complex issue of calculating methane emissions. He points out how the calculation relies on both scientific analysis combined with value judgments.

16 January 2024

Defending academic freedom in New Zealand when it comes to the Mid East conflict 

Hundreds of teachers, academics, and alumni in New Zealand’s secondary schools and universities have put their name to a statement calling for the safeguarding of academic freedom. They say this is essential for teaching, learning, and researching contentious topics, particularly Israel and Palestine.

11 January 2024

Lawsuit challenges Louisiana Governor over diversity rules in Medical Licensing Board

A nonprofit group called Do No Harm, known for opposing diversity initiatives in medicine, has filed a lawsuit challenging a Louisiana law requiring minority representation on the state’s medical licensing board.

16 January 2024

Arctic sea ice – Highest level in decades, challenging climate narratives

Recent data reveals that Arctic sea ice, which has been on a recovery trend since around 2007, reached its highest level in more than 20 years in January.  

Contrary to predictions of rapid ice decline, cyclical natural climate variations and complex factors like ocean currents.