Category Archives: local economy

Realising the value of standing forests

Posted on 24 May 2016 by Peter Boyer

The prospect offered by the Wilderness Society of getting a return on standing trees deserves serious consideration by government and industry. We’re failing the ultimate test of success in cutting carbon emissions: the amount of carbon dioxide in the air. … Continue reading →

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Scientists and economists must speak with one voice

Posted on 19 April 2016 by Peter Boyer

In a fractured political environment, we need economists and scientists to take a unified position on the impact of climate change. Tasmanians are rediscovering the fact that our economy depends heavily on a stable climate with a reliable rainfall – … Continue reading →

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The CSIRO spat that Australia can’t afford to ignore

Posted on 23 February 2016 by Peter Boyer

The future of climate research in Australia is an issue tailor-made for Malcolm Turnbull to take a stand on. Yet he remains aloof from the debate. A notable centenary happens next month. On March 16, 1916, a young Australian nation … Continue reading →

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