Tag: groundwater
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Greenpeace Raises Alarm Over Nitrate Contamination in Canterbury Private Water, Citing Preterm Birth Risk
Greenpeace is alarmed by Environment Canterbury's inaction on nitrate contamination. New data shows 38% of Canterbury private water sources are in areas with nitrate levels linked to increased preterm birth risk, urging ECan to regulate the dairy industry.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentMedical ScienceState GovernmentsAgricultureSocial IssuesEconomy CanterburyNitrate contaminationGroundwaterPreterm birthGreenpeaceEnvironment CanterburyDairy industry
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Improved Groundwater Quality Indicator Released in New Zealand
Stats NZ releases an improved groundwater quality indicator with more comprehensive data and refined methodology, enhancing the understanding of groundwater's state and changes over time in New Zealand.
Science & TechnologyEnvironment GroundwaterStats NZAquifersEnvironment statisticsTehseen IslamWater QualityStatistics New Zealand