Category Archives: carbon offsetting

Big questions hang over climate policies

Posted on 9 July 2013 by Peter Boyer

Labor’s carbon pricing is at best only part of the answer, and science tells us the Liberals’ soil sequestration policy just doesn’t cut it. [9 July 2013| Peter Boyer] The battle is joined. Julia Gillard’s generous parting gift to Kevin … Continue reading →

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The price of pollution

Posted on 14 May 2013 by Peter Boyer

The Liberal-National Opposition believes that carbon pricing is on the way out, but signals from China and elsewhere suggest otherwise. [14 May 2013 | Peter Boyer] The outlook for emissions trading in Australia is bleak, if you believe what’s we’re hearing … Continue reading →

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O’Connor’s blueprint for avoiding the unmanageable

Posted on 30 April 2013 by Peter Boyer

The Giddings government’s attempts at climate policy have so far been notable only for their failings. The latest “issues paper” is some reason for optimism. [30 April 2013 | Peter Boyer] When climate first appeared on the Tasmanian policy agenda … Continue reading →

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