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The government ramps up its war on windpower

Posted on 21 July 2015 by Peter Boyer

Joe Hockey claims his aversion to wind turbines is an aesthetic issue, but it’s clearly ideological. [21 July 2015 | Peter Boyer] “I find those wind turbines around Lake George to be utterly offensive” (Joe Hockey, May 2, 2014) “Not … Continue reading →

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Our unique energy opportunities: nettles waiting to be grasped

Posted on 14 July 2015 by Peter Boyer

Tasmania has a lot going for it in the brave new world of renewable energy, but the Hodgman government is missing in action [14 July 2015 | Peter Boyer] Jack Gilding is a real achiever in the cause of renewable … Continue reading →

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The surprising achievements of Elon Musk

Posted on 16 June 2015 by Peter Boyer

A US entrepreneur is revealing one of the many positive sides of curbing emissions [16 June 2015 | Peter Boyer] The splash of light that Dark Mofo brings to Hobart tells us a lot about ourselves. As much as we … Continue reading →

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