Category Archives: future climate

Modelling and other climate future projections and predictions

On marriage, children and the future

Posted on 13 March 2018 by Peter Boyer

Maybe we’re not completely screwed, after all. Last week, among close family and friends, I saw two young people married in a ferny glade on our wonderful mountain. It was a happy event as every wedding should be. Weddings are … Continue reading →

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Imagining a future where justice prevails

Posted on 23 January 2018 by Peter Boyer

Elite sports have many options to deal with climate change not available to most. A Hobart conference looks at how we deal with climate injustice. How much heat and humidity should halt tennis matches? When temperatures pass 40C should cricketers … Continue reading →

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Ideological fiddling while the world burns

Posted on 16 January 2018 by Peter Boyer

Josh Frydenberg protests that the Turnbull government is on track to achieve climate goals. Unfortunately that’s not the same as cutting emissions. If you’re feeling relieved that the average temperature in 2017 around the world and in Australia was slightly … Continue reading →

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