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Home, not-so-sweet Home

Posted on 26 February 2013 by Peter Boyer

There are ways of making homes less burnable, but then there’s nature — especially human nature. [26 February 2013 | Peter Boyer] Some rain has come and, fingers crossed, the bushfire season might just be over — a good time … Continue reading →

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Our first climate minister sees cause for hope

Posted on 1 June 2010 by Peter Boyer

Tasmania’s new climate change minister Nick McKim is an optimist, which according to one definition is an uninformed pessimist. But he’s determined to make a difference. [1 June 2010 | Peter Boyer] To use a topical metaphor, science and politics are … Continue reading →

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