Tag Archives: Brendan Nelson

Where’s the substance behind the window-dressing?

The science of climate change is nothing like as complex as the politics, rife with grand schemes and empty assurances, but with little evidence of decreasing emissions from government activities. [29 September 2009 | Peter Boyer] Tasmania’s record rains are in … Continue reading

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Politicians on climate: a failure of wit, will and imagination

At every turn we are reminded of how little politicians know, or even care, about today’s climate emergency. Kevin Rudd and Brendan Nelson have given us a prime example. [22 September 2009 | Peter Boyer] Our politicians are failing us. Our … Continue reading

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Garnaut’s appeal: stand up and face reality

Ross Garnaut’s recipe for climate action treads a fine line between political and physical reality. Tasmania needs to pay careful heed to the Garnaut Report’s implications. Continue reading

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