Category Archives: Crowley

Kate Crowley bows out

Posted on 21 February 2012 by Peter Boyer

Departing thoughts from the inaugural chair of Tasmania’s Climate Action Council [21 February 2012 | Peter Boyer] Time is speeding up — have you noticed? As a child, a couple of hours in a classroom was an eternity, but now … Continue reading →

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Government emissions audit a start – but only a start

Posted on 2 December 2008 by Peter Boyer

The Tasmanian government’s program to deal with carbon emissions has started well with an audit of its operations, but its omission of forestry activities throws some doubt on the accuracy of its findings. Continue reading →

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Councils need help in facing climate challenge

Posted on 11 November 2008 by Peter Boyer

Local action is the real test of our response to climate change. Local government can’t do this on its own — it needs state and national support. Continue reading →

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