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Swimming against the tide: why we’re losing the emissions battle

Posted on 6 December 2010 by Peter Boyer

Address by Peter Boyer to the Teacher Professional Development meeting of the Primary Industry Centre for Science Education, Hobart, 6 December 2010 [The presentation began with a viewing of an excerpt from a 1958 US television production and a Hobart … Continue reading →

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Reflections on public engagement with the issue of peak oil

Posted on 18 September 2010 by Peter Boyer

In the debate about global sustainability, peak oil has been somewhat sidelined. In seeking a greater public engagement with the energy challenge presented by the prospect of a declining oil supply, we have much to learn from how the public … Continue reading →

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Making the impossible happen

Posted on 15 August 2010 by Peter Boyer

Getting action on climate is looking more difficult by the day. To succeed, we will need to show determination, care, patience — and unity. [15 August 2010 | Peter Boyer] Address given at the 2010 Hobart Walk Against Warming I’ll let … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: promotion and publicity

Swimming against the tide: why we’re losing the emissions battle

Reflections on public engagement with the issue of peak oil

Making the impossible happen

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