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The price of pollution

Posted on 14 May 2013 by Peter Boyer

The Liberal-National Opposition believes that carbon pricing is on the way out, but signals from China and elsewhere suggest otherwise. [14 May 2013 | Peter Boyer] The outlook for emissions trading in Australia is bleak, if you believe what’s we’re hearing … Continue reading →

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O’Connor’s blueprint for avoiding the unmanageable

Posted on 30 April 2013 by Peter Boyer

The Giddings government’s attempts at climate policy have so far been notable only for their failings. The latest “issues paper” is some reason for optimism. [30 April 2013 | Peter Boyer] When climate first appeared on the Tasmanian policy agenda … Continue reading →

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The false promise of fossil-fuelled prosperity

Posted on 23 April 2013 by Peter Boyer

Our contradictory climate-energy policies will hurt us in the end. [23 April 2013 | Peter Boyer] Every week seems to bring a new setback to the global effort to curb carbon emissions. As if we didn’t have enough challenges, now … Continue reading →

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