Monthly Archives: June 2012

Face it, the Rio summit was a failure

Posted on 26 June 2012 by Peter Boyer

Twenty years on, Rio is a shadow of what it represented in 1992. [26 June 2012 | Peter Boyer] If the aim of last week’s “Rio+20” environment summit was to show the world that a sustainable global economy is a … Continue reading →

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To understand climate, look to the sea

Posted on 19 June 2012 by Peter Boyer

Ever-more urgent warnings about the state of the climate are coming from our oceans. [19 June 2012 | Peter Boyer] To understand global climate we have to consider the whole planet. Isn’t that obvious to everyone? Perhaps not. Nearly all … Continue reading →

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Lesley Hughes: Why we should feel good about Tasmania

Posted on 12 June 2012 by Peter Boyer

Tasmania has many advantages over other places in meeting the challenge of changing climate, something we should feel positive about, says Lesley Hughes. [12 June 2012 | Peter Boyer] What’s the capital of Tasmania? The answer is $3.50, according to … Continue reading →

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