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Looking for that spark of island independence

Posted on 19 January 2016 by Peter Boyer

The Basslink failure demands big thinking and home-grown resilience. A century ago Tasmania, with a population less than half of today’s, dug deep into its public purse to invest in generating and distributing electricity. Local councils and private companies supplied … Continue reading →

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How trees give our emissions a sweeter smell

Posted on 12 January 2016 by Peter Boyer

Governments in Hobart and Canberra have discovered that trees make their carbon accounts look good, but it’s a con. You won’t believe this, but both the Tasmanian and national governments are into tree-hugging. They mightn’t believe it either. I’ll explain. … Continue reading →

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For all the legitimate criticism, Paris was a triumph

Posted on 15 December 2015 by Peter Boyer

The Paris agreement did not win scientific approval, but it did set processes in motion for a better future. [15 December 2015| Peter Boyer] The Australian who was on everyone’s “must see” list at the Paris climate conference wasn’t Malcolm … Continue reading →

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