Monthly Archives: December 2008

Floating ocean buoys send some good news

Posted on 9 December 2008 by Peter Boyer

The ocean’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide and circulate vertically appears undiminished, according to a CSIRO study. Continue reading →

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Government emissions audit a start – but only a start

Posted on 2 December 2008 by Peter Boyer

The Tasmanian government’s program to deal with carbon emissions has started well with an audit of its operations, but its omission of forestry activities throws some doubt on the accuracy of its findings. Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: December 2008

Floating ocean buoys send some good news

Government emissions audit a start – but only a start

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