Tag Archives: China

For those who labour, some cheering news

Posted on 18 November 2014 by Peter Boyer

The US-China climate pact is shaping as a game-changer in the battle against global warming. [18 November 2014 | Peter Boyer] When things need doing and authorities are nowhere to be seen, people have a way of filling the gaps. … Continue reading →

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Coal is starting to look like a stranded asset

Posted on 21 October 2014 by Peter Boyer

Government support for King Coal is misplaced, short-sighted and foolish. [21 October 2014 | Peter Boyer] You might think money and power are what motivate the people who make those huge holes in the ground to dig up vast quantities … Continue reading →

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The China syndrome

Posted on 9 September 2014 by Peter Boyer

The notion that global warming is just a mental construct is damaging Australia’s climate response as well as its opportunities for technical leadership. [9 September 2014 | Peter Boyer] The science of climate is complex, as we know, but it … Continue reading →

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