Category Archives: carbon offsetting

The false promise of fossil-fuelled prosperity

Posted on 23 April 2013 by Peter Boyer

Our contradictory climate-energy policies will hurt us in the end. [23 April 2013 | Peter Boyer] Every week seems to bring a new setback to the global effort to curb carbon emissions. As if we didn’t have enough challenges, now … Continue reading →

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Marketing’s eco-myths hide some uncomfortable realities

Posted on 26 March 2013 by Peter Boyer

Businesses and advertisers like to play on the “eco-friendiness” of their product, but the reality is less attractive. [26 March 2013 | Peter Boyer] A good-looking young runner moves in slow motion along a forest path shaded by tall trees … Continue reading →

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The battle for enlightened, science-based policy

Posted on 29 January 2013 by Peter Boyer

With Abbott and Hodgman out of contention, who is going to stand up for effective climate policy? [29 January 2012 | Peter Boyer] During a brief UK visit just before Christmas, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott was asked about a ticklish … Continue reading →

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