Tag Archives: marine organisms

Measuring carbon’s impact in our ocean

Posted on 22 October 2013 by Peter Boyer

A new Antarctic experiment seeks answers to one of the biggest questions about our planet: how will acidifying ocean waters affect marine life? [22 October 2013 | Peter Boyer] Mutual dependence is a common thread running through the story of … Continue reading →

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How we trash our oceans

Posted on 24 September 2013 by Peter Boyer

Plastic, the ubiquitous product of fossil carbon, has penetrated to the remotest parts of the world’s oceans. We now have a huge, toxic mess on our hands. [24 September 2013 | Peter Boyer] The impact of humanity on Planet Earth … Continue reading →

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The price we’re paying for a budget surplus

Posted on 30 October 2012 by Peter Boyer

The federal government’s determination to keep its budget in the black is a serious threat to Tasmanian-based climate science. [30 October 2012 | Peter Boyer] In Italy they’ve starting jailing scientists who make mistakes. Six Italian scientists got six-year sentences … Continue reading →

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