Category Archives: land use

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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Bruny shows the way to an all-renewable future

Posted on 1 May 2018 by Peter Boyer

The Hodgman government should take some credit, but doing the same for zero net emissions is a step too far. Slowly – too slowly – the ruckus over coal-fired electricity is dying as Australians come to see what renewable power … Continue reading →

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A scientist warns of ‘unthinkable’ disaster

Posted on 10 April 2018 by Peter Boyer

In the face of unfolding calamity, politicians continue to play games with coal power. Every so often I reach a personal tipping point. It happens when I encounter one too many of those blithe ministerial statements on another motorway extension, … Continue reading →

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