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A builder shows a way to warmer, cheaper homes

A Tasmanian builder has shown that energy-efficient housing does’t have to cost the earth. [ 17 July 2012 | Peter Boyer] It was England, home of the class system, that spawned the notion of “chattering classes” — people who spend … Continue reading

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The state of our climate

Australia’s national climate research agencies have issued their direst warning yet about the state of the climate, but who’s listening? [20 March 2012 | Peter Boyer] The most remarkable thing about last week’s deceptively-brief “State of the Climate” report is not … Continue reading

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Making the impossible happen

Getting action on climate is looking more difficult by the day. To succeed, we will need to show determination, care, patience — and unity. [15 August 2010 | Peter Boyer] Address given at the 2010 Hobart Walk Against Warming I’ll let … Continue reading

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