Tag Archives: energy conservation

The world-wide trend toward sustainable communities

Posted on 14 October 2014 by Peter Boyer

Local administrations around the world are stepping up efforts to build resilience into their communities. [14 October 2014 | Peter Boyer] “He’s from Barcelona.” That was Sybil Fawlty’s way of explaining the physical and verbal ineptitude of Manuel, the Spanish … Continue reading →

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Oil vulnerability: out of sight, out of mind

Posted on 19 August 2014 by Peter Boyer

By ignoring transport energy, Matthew Groom’s proposed energy strategy will be looking at less than half the picture [19 August 2014 | Peter Boyer] Energy minister Matthew Groom has rightly identified a state-wide energy strategy as an important government priority, … Continue reading →

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Palmer gives oxygen to the climate debate

Posted on 1 July 2014 by Peter Boyer

Clive Palmer is about to vote out Australia’s hard-won carbon price, but the news isn’t all bad. [1 July 2014 | Peter Boyer] Let’s start with some good news. Clive Palmer’s meeting with Al Gore last week yielded some very … Continue reading →

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