Monthly Archives: May 2013

King Island contemplates the power of wind

Posted on 28 May 2013 by Peter Boyer

Tapping King Island’s massive wind resource for an energy-hungry Victoria is a no-brainer, isn’t it? Some islanders think otherwise. [28 May 2013 | Peter Boyer] On huge white towers, high above a green, undulating landscape, polished blades flash in the … Continue reading →

Posted in agriculture and farming, carbon, climate politics, community action, economic activity, energy, fossil fuels, hydro, land use, local economy, social and personal issues, social mindsets, solar, Tasmanian politics, wind | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on King Island contemplates the power of wind

Consorting with the enemy

Posted on 21 May 2013 by Peter Boyer

No-man’s land is a scary place, but it’s better than the trenches. [21 May 2013 | Peter Boyer] I don’t agree, said the novelist Richard Flanagan. We don’t either, said numerous others in angry blogs and letters to the editor. … Continue reading →

Posted in Australian politics, carbon, changes to climate, climate politics, climate system, fossil fuels, Tasmanian politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Consorting with the enemy

The price of pollution

Posted on 14 May 2013 by Peter Boyer

The Liberal-National Opposition believes that carbon pricing is on the way out, but signals from China and elsewhere suggest otherwise. [14 May 2013 | Peter Boyer] The outlook for emissions trading in Australia is bleak, if you believe what’s we’re hearing … Continue reading →

Posted in Australian politics, carbon, carbon emissions and targets, carbon offsetting, carbon pricing scheme, carbon tax, climate politics, economic activity, emissions trading, international politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The price of pollution