Monthly Archives: December 2015

A year of broken records, prevaricating politicians

Posted on 29 December 2015 by Peter Boyer

Our response to climate change is not keeping pace with actual changes, but the Paris meeting leaves room for a smidgin of hope. [Peter Boyer] Greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere and the temperature at its surface were both at record … Continue reading →

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Groom embraces the climate challenge

Posted on 22 December 2015 by Peter Boyer

Frustrations remain, but at least the Tasmanian government has acknowledged the seriousness of the climate threat. [Peter Boyer] At long last the Hodgman government entered the climate debate last week when it released its draft “action plan” for 2016 to … Continue reading →

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For all the legitimate criticism, Paris was a triumph

Posted on 15 December 2015 by Peter Boyer

The Paris agreement did not win scientific approval, but it did set processes in motion for a better future. [15 December 2015| Peter Boyer] The Australian who was on everyone’s “must see” list at the Paris climate conference wasn’t Malcolm … Continue reading →

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