Category Archives: carbon tax

The slippery slope of ‘direct action’

Posted on 5 June 2018 by Peter Boyer

With the conservative side of politics locked in battle over climate and energy policies, the rest of us can only look on in dismay. When Tony Abbott first took aim at Julia Gillard’s carbon tax all those years ago, he … Continue reading →

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We are a nation in denial

Posted on 15 May 2018 by Peter Boyer

Experts, opinion leaders, politicians and the rest of us are in denial about Australia’s grossly inadequate climate response. Next time you hear a political leader talk about progress in curbing greenhouse emissions, bear this in mind: right now, the level of carbon … 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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