Tag Archives: Sustainable Living Expo

A global rumble out of California

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Peter Boyer

A research finding that the world is warming is a decisive blow for action on carbon emissions, but our best chances have already passed us by. [1 November 2011 | Peter Boyer] There was a small tremor last month that … 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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How climate change will hit our coasts

Posted on 3 November 2009 by Peter Boyer

The impact of climate change on coastal Australia will be immense, according to a federal parliamentary report released last week. We need to prepare now for the inevitable shocks to come. [3 November 2009 | Peter Boyer] Those old outback symbols … Continue reading →

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