Category Archives: built environment

Failing government shamed by local advances

Posted on 16 May 2017 by Peter Boyer

While “higher” levels of government dither, local authorities are wrestling with climate change. When you think about it, it’s breathtaking. The 2017 federal budget is seeking to close the books on Australia’s biggest economic, social and environmental issue of this … Continue reading →

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Sea level: doing nothing is no option

Posted on 4 April 2017 by Peter Boyer

The inevitability of future sea level rise requires action now. I take my hat off to Hobart City for its persistent efforts to get its people engaged with that bothersome matter of climate change, specifically what it will do to … Continue reading →

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Margaret Steadman and other nation-builders

Posted on 24 January 2017 by Peter Boyer

The Australian of the Year awards reflect our nation at its best I thought I knew something about living more sustainably when I started advocating for stronger climate action. Then I met Margaret Steadman. At that time Margaret managed the … Continue reading →

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