Category Archives: peak oil

Looking the future in the eye

Posted on 27 March 2012 by Peter Boyer

The chances of us getting through the next decade without significant economic damage are zero, says Nicole Foss [27 May 2012 | Peter Boyer] Everyone, I’m sure, agrees that some big changes lie ahead. Climate and energy are in the … Continue reading →

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How vulnerable is our transport fuel supply?

Posted on 6 March 2012 by Peter Boyer

The smalltalk of government and corporate leaders masks a potential crisis in the supply of liquid fuels in Australia. [6 March 2012 | Peter Boyer] Tasmanians should be shielded from rising petrol prices, says RACT spokesman Vince Taskunas, who thinks … Continue reading →

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Transition volunteers are moving ahead regardless

Posted on 7 February 2012 by Peter Boyer

Government support for the rebuilding of our communities is inadequate, but the Transition movement is stepping into the breach. [7 February 2012 | Peter Boyer] There are an awful lot of ways we can go about reducing our carbon pollution. … Continue reading →

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