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The paradigm shifts we have to make

The biggest climate challenge is in our minds. We’ll get nowhere until we can “think anew, and act anew”. [18 January 2011 | Peter Boyer] “People just don’t know what to expect,” was the response of Brisbane resident Debbie Wilks, … Continue reading

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A triumph of fear, doubt, ignorance

The US mid-term elections have stopped US climate action dead in its tracks. Obama has intentions of continuing the battle, but he doesn’t seem to have his heart in it. [23 November 2010 | Peter Boyer] Things are getting serious. For … Continue reading

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Making the impossible happen

Getting action on climate is looking more difficult by the day. To succeed, we will need to show determination, care, patience — and unity. [15 August 2010 | Peter Boyer] Address given at the 2010 Hobart Walk Against Warming I’ll let … Continue reading

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