Tag Archives: An Inconvenient Truth

Our culture is killing us

Posted on 1 September 2009 by Peter Boyer

We have to confront the fact that climate change is a global emergency before we can meet the real challenge, which is cultural change. [1 September 2009 | Peter Boyer] Getting busy is a sure way to lose track of time. … Continue reading →

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Should we be optimistic?

Posted on 21 July 2009 by Peter Boyer

It’s hard to stay positive about reducing carbon emissions in the face of so much evidence that we’re in very serious trouble, but human energy and imagination gives cause for hope. [21 July 2009 | Peter Boyer] In these troubled times, … Continue reading →

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Climate change is the responsibility of everyone

Posted on 3 May 2008 by Peter Boyer

In tackling the challenge of climate change we need to abandon old prejudices, cross borders into unfamiliar territory, and speak to our enemies. This is a task for everyone. Continue reading →

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