Category Archives: fossil fuels

We all lose from Abbott’s climate vandalism

Posted on 28 August 2018 by Peter Boyer

Tony Abbott may have lost the fight for Peter Dutton to become prime minister, but he has seen off Turnbull along with his minimal climate policy. There’s a good argument that the remarkable events of last week were simply our rough-hewn institution … Continue reading →

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The crimes of free-market capitalism

Posted on 14 August 2018 by Peter Boyer

We are paying a heavy price for selling off public assets decades ago. As we sleep, democracy, the rule of law and all the institutions that make up civil society are being eaten alive by the world’s most voracious beast … Continue reading →

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Politics is not the only game in town

Posted on 17 July 2018 by Peter Boyer

While policymakers seem paralysed, money is starting to shape our energy future. Earlier this year as part of its climate strategy review, Hobart City reached out to young and old residents to try to get a handle on climate change … Continue reading →

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