Category Archives: wind

Malcolm Turnbull’s latest pulp fiction

Posted on 19 September 2017 by Peter Boyer

The PM’s take on Australia’s energy management just doesn’t stack up. We all carry with us a narrative that gives shape to our lives. From time to time we might adjust our story to meet changing circumstances, but no-one does … Continue reading →

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Energy taskforce opens a door to bolder policies

Posted on 29 August 2017 by Peter Boyer

If the government needed an opening for bold action on emissions, this is a pretty good one. The final report of the Tasmanian Energy Security Taskforce, released by the state government earlier this month, is a positive step towards a … Continue reading →

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Doubt merchants and their self-inflicted blindness

Posted on 18 July 2017 by Peter Boyer

The people obstructing our already difficult path to a low-carbon future Want to know why power bills are so high? Look no further than South Australia’s battery project and other “make-believe solutions to a make-believe crisis”. That was Andrew Bolt’s advice … Continue reading →

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