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Powershift 2011: young people breaking through the barriers

By Soliman Aït Maamar | 18 November 2011 Powershift is organised annually by the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, an organisation bringing together young people seeking to make a real impact on Australia’s (and the world’s) effort to abate our greenhouse … Continue reading

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A surprise turn in the quest for climate consensus

Recent congressional hearings on climate may be a turning point in the long and fierce debate about whether or not we’re warming. [12 April 2011 | Peter Boyer] Jot this down: 31 March 2011 marked the first signs of a … Continue reading

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