Category Archives: air transport

Transport by aircraft

At last peak oil goes mainstream. Now what?

Posted on 24 May 2011 by Peter Boyer

The world’s oil establishment has at last acknowledged the reality of peak oil. Now we have to work out what to do about it, and it won’t be easy. [24 May 2011 | Peter Boyer] How are we travelling? Well, … Continue reading →

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Aviation flies into some very uncertain times

Posted on 4 January 2011 by Peter Boyer

The affluent part of humanity is mobile as it never was before, but there are signs that global travel’s big feast is coming to an end. [4 January 2011 | Peter Boyer] An alien life form wanting to know about … Continue reading →

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Is rail an antidote to spreading tarmac syndrome?

Posted on 9 November 2010 by Peter Boyer

Transport is Tasmania’s largest source of carbon emissions, so any idea that promises to reduce car usage is very welcome. The proposal to re-open Hobart’s northern suburbs rail line for commuter transport is now getting the attention it deserves. 9 … Continue reading →

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