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Is rail an antidote to spreading tarmac syndrome?

Transport is Tasmania’s largest source of carbon emissions, so any idea that promises to reduce car usage is very welcome. The proposal to re-open Hobart’s northern suburbs rail line for commuter transport is now getting the attention it deserves. 9 … Continue reading

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Petroleum winter: collapse of the global empire?

Peak oil is a cloud hanging over everything we do. Pretending it isn’t going to happen will not prevent this inevitable shock to our way of life. [22 October 2010 | Peter Needham] Whether oil production is a peak or a … Continue reading

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Climate education is a two-way process

The young and the not-so-young alike have much to gain from putting an effort into climate change education. [15 June 2010 | Peter Boyer] Hidden in the global debate about the science behind man-made climate change is a simple truth: the … Continue reading

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