Tag Archives: marine organisms

To understand climate, look to the sea

Posted on 19 June 2012 by Peter Boyer

Ever-more urgent warnings about the state of the climate are coming from our oceans. [19 June 2012 | Peter Boyer] To understand global climate we have to consider the whole planet. Isn’t that obvious to everyone? Perhaps not. Nearly all … Continue reading →

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The rise and rise of Action Man

Posted on 24 April 2012 by Peter Boyer

We lionise people of action, but they don’t always deliver what’s needed. [24 April 2012 | Peter Boyer] It’s a funny thing that while our waistlines expand along with our aversion to exercise, we seem to be hearing and talking … Continue reading →

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Climate alarms from the cryosphere

Posted on 20 September 2011 by Peter Boyer

The state of the world’s sea ice is one of the most telling indicators of a warming planet. The news from the poles is not good. [20 September 2011 | Peter Boyer] While Federal Parliament debates the merits of carbon … Continue reading →

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