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University should take lead on fossil fuel stocks

Posted on 13 October 2015 by Peter Boyer

Coal’s future looks gloomy, both ethically and financially. Now’s the time for the University of Tasmania to get out. [13 October 2015 | Peter Boyer] Volkswagen’s cheating scandal, a marketing and financial calamity for the giant car-maker, could trigger a … Continue reading →

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How vulnerable is our transport fuel supply?

Posted on 6 March 2012 by Peter Boyer

The smalltalk of government and corporate leaders masks a potential crisis in the supply of liquid fuels in Australia. [6 March 2012 | Peter Boyer] Tasmanians should be shielded from rising petrol prices, says RACT spokesman Vince Taskunas, who thinks … Continue reading →

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