Tag Archives: Richard Jones

How the suits use denial as a tool

Posted on 18 June 2013 by Peter Boyer

Fossil fuel interests and their apologists are relying on circular arguments to justify inaction on emissions. [18 June 2013 | Peter Boyer] Earth’s climate story is full of tipping points — times when there’s a discernable shift from one state … Continue reading →

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If walls could talk…

Posted on 2 November 2010 by Peter Boyer

Our built environment is a significant contributor to carbon emissions, but it also offers plenty of scope to reduce them. The Sustainable Buildings forum in Hobart this week will show how, followed by Tasmania’s premier sustainability event, the annual Sustainable … Continue reading →

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It’s time we honoured our permaculture prophets

Posted on 15 September 2009 by Peter Boyer

Modern permaculture was born in Tasmania. The climate challenge and peak oil have brought its great benefits into sharp focus. It’s past time that Tasmanians picked up some permaculture habits. [15 September 2009 | Peter Boyer] Energy is life — nature’s … Continue reading →

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