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The CSIRO spat that Australia can’t afford to ignore

Posted on 23 February 2016 by Peter Boyer

The future of climate research in Australia is an issue tailor-made for Malcolm Turnbull to take a stand on. Yet he remains aloof from the debate. A notable centenary happens next month. On March 16, 1916, a young Australian nation … Continue reading →

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CSIRO starts its new journey by smashing the headlights

Posted on 16 February 2016 by Peter Boyer

A Hobart meeting discussing the biggest global issue of them all highlights our dire need for more climate knowledge. If the Turnbull government still needs convincing that we need all the climate modelling and analysis we can get our hands … Continue reading →

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Reconsidering light rail for Hobart

Posted on 20 October 2015 by Peter Boyer

Light rail is a planning tool, not simply a mode of transport, says Peter Newman [20 October 2015 | Peter Boyer] There’s a Climate Tasmania public forum in Hobart this evening that wants participants to think outside the square in … Continue reading →

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