Category Archives: inquiries and reports

Tasmania joins the mad coal party

Posted on 26 November 2013 by Peter Boyer

If you think Tasmania’s isolation protects us from the global madness that is modern coal mining, think again. [26 November 2013 | Peter Boyer] Let’s be clear: Employment is important. I have no problem with corporations paying people to dig … Continue reading →

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The greening of Greenland

Posted on 15 October 2013 by Peter Boyer

The ice of Greenland is melting, and the difference is discernible in our sea levels. [15 October 2013 | Peter Boyer] As a child I’d spend hours studying maps and pondering what lay behind them. I recall being intensely fascinated … Continue reading →

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A huge human effort produces a snapshot of our age

Posted on 1 October 2013 by Peter Boyer

The IPCC report is a triumph of the intellect, but it will struggle to get the recognition it deserves. [1 October 2013 | Peter Boyer] The achievement of people working together can take the breath away, as in the sheer … Continue reading →

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