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A climate solution or distraction? The carbon capture facility at Chevron's Western Australian Gorgon project tells a cautionary tale
20th Nov 24, 9:46am
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A climate solution or distraction? The carbon capture facility at Chevron's Western Australian Gorgon project tells a cautionary tale
Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
16th Nov 24, 9:30am
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Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
Barry Eichengreen chronicles the latest vain attempt to create an alternative to the US dollar-based international monetary system
16th Nov 24, 9:15am
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Barry Eichengreen chronicles the latest vain attempt to create an alternative to the US dollar-based international monetary system
Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it’s more about greenwashing than helping the climate
16th Nov 24, 8:45am
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Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets − data suggest it’s more about greenwashing than helping the climate
Australia will impose a ‘digital duty of care’ on tech companies to reduce online harm. It’s a good idea – if it can be enforced
15th Nov 24, 9:20am
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Australia will impose a ‘digital duty of care’ on tech companies to reduce online harm. It’s a good idea – if it can be enforced
How the Wairarapa Catchment Collective helps farmers look at map data in a new way with 3D printing
15th Nov 24, 6:59am
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How the Wairarapa Catchment Collective helps farmers look at map data in a new way with 3D printing
The World Gold Council explains what has been happening with gold since the US election, and what its prospects are from here
14th Nov 24, 12:25pm
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The World Gold Council explains what has been happening with gold since the US election, and what its prospects are from here
Asking ChatGPT vs Googling: Can AI chatbots boost human creativity?
Jason Stanley observes that philosophers since Plato have understood how tyrants come to power in free elections
12th Nov 24, 9:13am
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Jason Stanley observes that philosophers since Plato have understood how tyrants come to power in free elections
The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect
11th Nov 24, 11:50am
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The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect
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Nic Wise visits the Chorus Fibre Lab for an in-depth look at how UFB works
Is AI dominance inevitable? A technology ethicist says no, actually
The IRD is changing rules to allow KiwiSaver Scheme members to move their previously transferred UK pensions to a new home
9th Nov 24, 8:30am
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The IRD is changing rules to allow KiwiSaver Scheme members to move their previously transferred UK pensions to a new home
Katharine Moody despairs for several groups following the US presidential election, and at the moral bankruptcy of the 'MAGA' movement
8th Nov 24, 11:50am
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Katharine Moody despairs for several groups following the US presidential election, and at the moral bankruptcy of the 'MAGA' movement
Andrew Laming has more questions for the Parliamentary Banking Inquiry, suggesting rural loan risks don't justify the capital risk weights being used
8th Nov 24, 10:54am
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Andrew Laming has more questions for the Parliamentary Banking Inquiry, suggesting rural loan risks don't justify the capital risk weights being used
How do the Australian and New Zealand retirement income systems compare? The NZIER takes a look
8th Nov 24, 10:40am
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How do the Australian and New Zealand retirement income systems compare? The NZIER takes a look
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With interest rates peaked and central banks easing, now is an optimal time to invest while it is still a buyers market
7th Nov 24, 10:43am
With interest rates peaked and central banks easing, now is an optimal time to invest while it is still a buyers market
Angela Huyue Zhang warns that if the US doubles down on aggressive policies, it risks becoming defined by what it opposes
7th Nov 24, 9:18am
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Angela Huyue Zhang warns that if the US doubles down on aggressive policies, it risks becoming defined by what it opposes
No, America’s battery plant boom isn’t going bust – construction is on track for the biggest factories, with over 23,000 jobs planned
2nd Nov 24, 12:21pm
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No, America’s battery plant boom isn’t going bust – construction is on track for the biggest factories, with over 23,000 jobs planned
As MPs probe bank competition, Andrew Laming calls for an honest discussion on how capital allocation drivers are set
2nd Nov 24, 7:01am
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As MPs probe bank competition, Andrew Laming calls for an honest discussion on how capital allocation drivers are set
2023 election study: What voters really wanted, and why the coalition’s mandate could be fragile
30th Oct 24, 10:08am
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2023 election study: What voters really wanted, and why the coalition’s mandate could be fragile
The scale of fraud against seniors is huge, and still growing; Annie Lecompte explains why
29th Oct 24, 1:36pm
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The scale of fraud against seniors is huge, and still growing; Annie Lecompte explains why
Increased investor risk-taking could fuel vulnerabilities, warns the IMF
The IMF says world growth is projected to hold steady, but amid weakening prospects and rising threats, the world needs a shift in policy gears
26th Oct 24, 10:25am
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The IMF says world growth is projected to hold steady, but amid weakening prospects and rising threats, the world needs a shift in policy gears
Patrick Nolan says that as we finally get serious about reforming our superannuations system (as the claimant level rises sharply), we will have to face up to some serious trade-offs, and make hard choices
26th Oct 24, 9:45am
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Patrick Nolan says that as we finally get serious about reforming our superannuations system (as the claimant level rises sharply), we will have to face up to some serious trade-offs, and make hard choices