Monthly Archives: June 2010

A letter to the Prime Minister

Our new Prime Minister looks and sounds the goods. But climate action needs more than smart looks and the right words. [29 June 2010 | Peter Boyer] Dear Julia You have shown that in this land of opportunity, women can rise … Continue reading

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We need a weather eye on the ocean

The world ocean is the biggest heat store on the planet and a determining factor in global climate, yet we continue to overlook what’s happening there. [22 June 2010 | Peter Boyer] We know a lot about the land that we live on, … Continue reading

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Climate education is a two-way process

The young and the not-so-young alike have much to gain from putting an effort into climate change education. [15 June 2010 | Peter Boyer] Hidden in the global debate about the science behind man-made climate change is a simple truth: the … Continue reading

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