Tag Archives: Hobart

How poor Latin American countries came to lead the world

Posted on 3 May 2011 by Peter Boyer

Bolivia and Ecuador are leading the way in developing rights for Mother Earth [3 May 2011 | Peter Boyer] In Hobart in November 2007, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra gave the world-premiere performance of Endling, a work by Sydney composer Andrew … Continue reading →

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Garnaut: greenhouse science is “beyond reasonable doubt”

Posted on 22 March 2011 by Peter Boyer

Ross Garnaut’s careful appraisal of climate science finds that evidence supporting decisive action has strengthened over the past three years. [22 March 2011 | Peter Boyer] The capacity Hobart audience turning out earlier this month to hear Professor Ross Garnaut … Continue reading →

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The overlooked emissions that we need to account for

Posted on 15 March 2011 by Peter Boyer

Carbon reduction measures won’t be enough to get us to our targets while we continue to overlook significant emission sources. [15 March 2011 | Peter Boyer] If ever there was an issue custom-designed for political carnage, it’s human-induced climate change. … Continue reading →

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