Category Archives: Tasmanian politics

The politics of climate change in Tasmania

Electors deserve better on pokies and climate

Posted on 6 March 2018 by Peter Boyer

Why do politicians continue to ignore issues that have voters’ support? In Washington, guns is the big issue in question. In Canberra it was gay marriage until the battle was won last year. In Hobart, pokies. And in all three, … Continue reading →

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A rich greenie shares his secrets

Posted on 27 February 2018 by Peter Boyer

Personal wealth and planetary health are not mutually exclusive, says Stuart Barry. When you think of international finance, what sorts of people come to mind? I’m guessing captains of capital, currency speculators, hedge fund managers, computer nerds; maybe Lamborghini salesmen, … Continue reading →

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Community energy: an idea whose time has come

Posted on 6 February 2018 by Peter Boyer

The big gap in our arsenal to expand renewable energy – between home systems and power utilities – can be filled by community energy, and it can’t happen too soon. In humanity’s greatest challenge – to survive and thrive without … Continue reading →

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