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Renewable gas: energy of the future

Posted on 30 July 2013 by Peter Boyer

A Tasmanian-based engineering firm is helping the City of Sydney develop a sustainable energy supply. [30 July 2013 | Peter Boyer] Tasmania is the source of some great applied thinking in humanity’s huge quest for a more sustainable existence. Think … Continue reading →

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It’s time we honoured our permaculture prophets

Posted on 15 September 2009 by Peter Boyer

Modern permaculture was born in Tasmania. The climate challenge and peak oil have brought its great benefits into sharp focus. It’s past time that Tasmanians picked up some permaculture habits. [15 September 2009 | Peter Boyer] Energy is life — nature’s … Continue reading →

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