Category Archives: soil science

How trees give our emissions a sweeter smell

Governments in Hobart and Canberra have discovered that trees make their carbon accounts look good, but it’s a con. You won’t believe this, but both the Tasmanian and national governments are into tree-hugging. They mightn’t believe it either. I’ll explain. … Continue reading

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Emissions Reduction Fund remains a mystery

Huge holes remain to be filled in the “centrepiece” of government climate policy. [6 May 2014 | Peter Boyer] The Abbott government’s first major climate policy statement since it was elected last September was quietly slipped into the public domain … Continue reading

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Climate reality and political fantasies

Australia’s natural environment is pretty special, but it’s no magic pudding. [26 August 2013 | Peter Boyer] You probably know Albert, the magic pudding that never gets smaller no matter how many slices are cut from it. Nearly 100 years … Continue reading

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