Category Archives: transport

This is a war we must fight, and win

Posted on 25 April 2017 by Peter Boyer

Australia’s efforts to cut emissions are floundering and the government needs help. There’s plenty to talk about. Anzac Day talk is about life in the forces, but war in this century is also about terrorism and civil conflict. To add to … Continue reading →

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Climate-energy policy: time for a reboot

Posted on 21 March 2017 by Peter Boyer

With a climate emergency on our hands, it’s past time the parties got their acts together. Rebecca White’s rise to Labor leadership opens up the prospect of a much-needed policy makeover for Tasmania. There’s no better place to start than … Continue reading →

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Margaret Steadman and other nation-builders

Posted on 24 January 2017 by Peter Boyer

The Australian of the Year awards reflect our nation at its best I thought I knew something about living more sustainably when I started advocating for stronger climate action. Then I met Margaret Steadman. At that time Margaret managed the … Continue reading →

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