Tag Archives: Piers Akerman

An ice-free Arctic summer looms ever closer

As a warming Arctic sets new records, there’s new evidence that its impact is felt far to the south. [4 September 2012 | Peter Boyer] The place of dark winters, gothic tales and ghostly bears is playing on our minds … Continue reading

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Making the impossible happen

Getting action on climate is looking more difficult by the day. To succeed, we will need to show determination, care, patience — and unity. [15 August 2010 | Peter Boyer] Address given at the 2010 Hobart Walk Against Warming I’ll let … Continue reading

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