Monthly Archives: May 2009

Why we need the carbon trading bill to pass

Posted on 12 May 2009 by Peter Boyer

Australia’s carbon pollution reduction legislation is badly flawed, but in our battle against global warming we’re going to have to live with emissions trading. Continue reading →

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Antarctic ice and sea levels: the knowledge gap

Posted on 5 May 2009 by Peter Boyer

Antarctic ice is the biggest unknown in our quest to get a handle on future sea levels, but it looks as if it will play a key role. Continue reading →

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