Category Archives: Sustainable Living Tasmania

Rebuilding from the ground up in dirt-poor Cuba

Posted on 20 November 2012 by Peter Boyer

There are things we in Tasmania can learn from the struggle for survival in Cuba. [20 November 2011 | Peter Boyer] Cuba is a four-letter word. Like many such words it carries a lot more weight than its literal meaning. … Continue reading →

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Want to save money? Save energy!

Posted on 25 October 2011 by Peter Boyer

Tasmania’s home energy programs are a tiny first step, but they’re real value for money. [26 October 2011 | Peter Boyer] Climate change is a topic for grand statements on big stages, heavy with portent for all of humanity. Those … Continue reading →

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Like everything else, climate action begins at home

Posted on 19 April 2011 by Peter Boyer

Whatever techno-fixes we might employ, energy conservation is still an essential component in the battle to cut emissions. [19 April 2011 | Peter Boyer] Everything humans do, however big and world-shaking, comes down to people like you and me operating … Continue reading →

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