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Reflections on our troubling times

Posted on 25 March 2014 by Peter Boyer

The world’s most prestigious scientific institutions say we’ve got a problem. Why don’t our leaders believe them? [25 March 2014 | Peter Boyer] We’ve grown up to believe that scientists are reliable sources of information about us and our universe. … Continue reading →

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How the suits use denial as a tool

Posted on 18 June 2013 by Peter Boyer

Fossil fuel interests and their apologists are relying on circular arguments to justify inaction on emissions. [18 June 2013 | Peter Boyer] Earth’s climate story is full of tipping points — times when there’s a discernable shift from one state … Continue reading →

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The state of our climate

Posted on 20 March 2012 by Peter Boyer

Australia’s national climate research agencies have issued their direst warning yet about the state of the climate, but who’s listening? [20 March 2012 | Peter Boyer] The most remarkable thing about last week’s deceptively-brief “State of the Climate” report is not … Continue reading →

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