Tag Archives: Burnie

Divestment: the new weapon in the carbon war

Posted on 17 September 2013 by Peter Boyer

Money is a great motivator. Divestment from fossil fuel industries may yet prove to be a game-changer. [17 September 2013 | Peter Boyer] It’s true: money makes the world go round. It puts the food on the table. It’s our … Continue reading →

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Public transport: Bartlett’s plan to keep those wheels turning

Posted on 19 May 2009 by Peter Boyer

With global warming and peak oil looming ever larger, it’s as well to plan ahead for radically different ways of getting about. Continue reading →

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How we gain from joining the climate challenge

Posted on 1 April 2008 by Peter Boyer

Meeting the challenge of climate change is a social affair that benefits, in more ways than one, those prepared to give it a go. Continue reading →

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