Category Archives: rail

Passenger and freight transport by rail

Climate education is a two-way process

Posted on 15 June 2010 by Peter Boyer

The young and the not-so-young alike have much to gain from putting an effort into climate change education. [15 June 2010 | Peter Boyer] Hidden in the global debate about the science behind man-made climate change is a simple truth: the … Continue reading →

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What price to keep the wheels turning?

Posted on 23 February 2010 by Peter Boyer

The smart money says that a mineral oil price surge will happen sooner than most people think. We need to get ready for a very different world. [23 February 2010 | Peter Boyer] If you think I might be a teeny … Continue reading →

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Why we need climate to be a Tasmanian election issue

Posted on 19 January 2010 by Peter Boyer

Climate change seems to have missed a place on the Tasmanian election agenda. Now a campaign is under way to put it in its rightful place, at the top of Tasmania’s “to do” list. [19 January 2010 | Peter Boyer] Change … Continue reading →

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