Category Archives: carbon offsetting

Europe holds its ground on aviation emissions

Posted on 10 January 2012 by Peter Boyer

It’s getting some stick from international airlines and governments, but the European court determination that airlines must pay for carbon emissions is a win for the planet. [10 January 2012 | Peter Boyer] Politics is the art of the possible, … Continue reading →

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Tasmanian forests: a growing carbon bank?

Posted on 6 December 2011 by Peter Boyer

A forum in Hobart last week revealed the big transformation currently under way in our forest industries. [6 December 2011 | Peter Boyer] Ah, the rich tapestry of life! Trees large and small, spaced and crowded. Crops and weeds, fungi … Continue reading →

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So we have a carbon tax. What happens now?

Posted on 15 November 2011 by Peter Boyer

The passing of the carbon pricing legislation was a history-making event, but it is just the start of a long journey. [15 November 2011 | Peter Boyer] “Today we have made history,” Julia Gillard told a packed news conference in … Continue reading →

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