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Replacing science with empty reassurances

Posted on 23 March 2010 by Peter Boyer

After an election campaign almost devoid of climate debate, and with media dominated by anti-science rhetoric, Tasmanians might be forgiven for thinking the climate crisis has evaporated. How wrong that would be. [23 March 2010 | Peter Boyer] For those who … Continue reading →

Posted in carbon, carbon emissions and targets, changes to climate, climate system, contrarians, education, future climate, leadership, promotion and publicity, psychology, public opinion, science, scientific method, social and personal issues, social mindsets | Tagged ABC, Al Gore, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, carbon, carbon emissions and targets, changes to climate, climate system, contrarians, education, future climate, George W. Bush, James Hansen, leadership, Maurice Newman, NASA, National Academy of Sciences, Peter Boyer, promotion and publicity, psychology, public opinion, Richard Lindzen, science, scientific method, social and personal issues, social mindsets, Spectator, Tom Switzer | Comments Off

James Hansen interviewed on Australian radio

Posted on 13 March 2010 by Peter Boyer

James Hansen, world-leading climate scientist and Director of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, talks about his personal, professional and public life in a one-hour interview with Phillip Adams during his visit to Australia in March 2010. [13 March 2010 … Continue reading →

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Our culture is killing us

Posted on 1 September 2009 by Peter Boyer

We have to confront the fact that climate change is a global emergency before we can meet the real challenge, which is cultural change. [1 September 2009 | Peter Boyer] Getting busy is a sure way to lose track of time. … Continue reading →

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Replacing science with empty reassurances

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