Scientists respond to Prime Minister calling them worthies

Tuesday 10 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 10 Jun 2025, 9:31am

In this story Christopher Luxon, University of Oxford

Oxford University professor Paul Behrens has expressed concern after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dismissed climate scientists as "worthies". The comments followed scientists raising objections to government plans to reduce New Zealand's methane emissions targets.

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1. RNZTue 10 Jun 2025, 5:35am

   Luxon doubles down on calling climate advocates 'worthies', scientists hit back (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 10 Jun 2025, 9:31am

   Scientists hit back over PM's 'worthies' comment (opens in new tab)