David Hughes

David Hughes

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David Hughes is a geoscientist known for his work on energy payback and the environmental impact of renewable energy technologies. His research has been at the center of debates regarding the efficiency and sustainability of wind power, particularly related to the carbon emissions involved in manufacturing wind turbines. Recently, his comments were referenced in discussions about wind energy's effectiveness, highlighting how quotes taken out of context can misrepresent scientific findings.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,930
Power
171$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 4,822,233 3,930 $210,000 171$
Totals 1 4,822,233 3,930 $210,000 171$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Dr. David Hughes is the director of advice and assessment at Pharmac, discussing the funding process for medicines. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Woman with terminal cervical cancer says New Zealand treatment ‘feels like a lottery’

Australia Australia: David Hughes has become Australia’s most noticed and fervent political commentator. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Hughesy, why so angry? I’m worried your head’s going to explode

Australia Australia: David Hughes, of the Australian Institute of Sport, states that BrainEye cannot be recommended as a reliable tool for diagnosing concussion. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald: There’s a new app to spot sports concussions. Does it work?

Australia Australia: David Hughes commented on the energy payback time of wind turbines, stating that his comments were taken out of context. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Do wind farms harm whales? Do we need nuclear for baseload power?