Monthly Archives: November 2009

A surreal parliament grapples with real climate

Posted on 24 November 2009 by Peter Boyer

Illusion looms large in the vast halls of power that make up Parliament House, Canberra, and it shows in the debate over emissions trading. Our politicians need a heavy dose of reality to make this scheme work, but we shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Our pressing need to account for terrestrial carbon

Posted on 17 November 2009 by Peter Boyer

We know how much carbon is released by fossil fuel burning, but we are relatively ignorant of what comes out of our farms and forests. The amount of carbon involved is enormous. This is an information battle that we have … Continue reading →

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Humans and future climate: getting some clear air amid the noise of battle

Posted on 13 November 2009 by Peter Boyer

We are confronted daily with a barrage of information and opinion about climate change and the human factor. Here are some thoughts on cutting through the noise, and a couple of simple questions for everyone to answer. [13 November 2009 … Continue reading →

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