Monthly Archives: October 2010

The heat is on our climate committees

A study showing how far Australia has fallen behind in emissions abatement, and some telling shots from Ross Garnaut, make for an interesting year for our climate committees. [26 October 2010 | Peter Boyer] Julia Gillard and her multi-party climate committee … Continue reading

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Petroleum winter: collapse of the global empire?

Peak oil is a cloud hanging over everything we do. Pretending it isn’t going to happen will not prevent this inevitable shock to our way of life. [22 October 2010 | Peter Needham] Whether oil production is a peak or a … Continue reading

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Trust the cautious scientist ahead of the carbon lobbyist

The meticulous work of thousands of climate scientists is being challenged by a well-resourced misinformation campaign, says the Government’s scientific adviser on climate change. Should we believe him, or put our trust in the carbon lobby? [19 October 2010 | Peter … Continue reading

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