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Davos learns about crossing planetary boundaries

The elite of world business and politics get bad news about the state of the world [27 January 2015 | Peter Boyer] Arriving at Davos, I imagine you’d feel on top of things. Set amid the peaks of the eastern … Continue reading

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Reminding our leaders what’s important

Our leaders refuse to give carbon emissions the priority they deserve. It seems the rest of us must remind them of their responsibilities. [16 September 2014 | Peter Boyer] Next Sunday I’m making yet another visit to MONA, Hobart’s wonderful … Continue reading

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Measuring carbon’s impact in our ocean

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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