Monthly Archives: February 2010

What price to keep the wheels turning?

Posted on 23 February 2010 by Peter Boyer

The smart money says that a mineral oil price surge will happen sooner than most people think. We need to get ready for a very different world. [23 February 2010 | Peter Boyer] If you think I might be a teeny … Continue reading →

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The politics of climate in Tasmania

Posted on 20 February 2010 by Peter Boyer

Concerned Hobart citizens have drafted an achievable set of strategies that would be an excellent basis for government policy for Tasmania. A campaign by Climate Action Hobart will seek to bring climate policy to the fore in the coming Tasmanian … Continue reading →

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A faint glimmer through a murky haze

Posted on 16 February 2010 by Peter Boyer

Australian politics is much preoccupied with climate change these days, but so far it’s nearly all noise. A new carbon price proposal offers some faint hope. [16 February 2010 | Peter Boyer] The climate debate is getting noisy . Before, it … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: February 2010

What price to keep the wheels turning?

The politics of climate in Tasmania

A faint glimmer through a murky haze

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