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Tasmania’s unique climate vision

Posted on 11 October 2011 by Peter Boyer

Climate Futures for Tasmania was a far-sighted investment in a unique product that will be an invaluable tool for land managers in the 21st century. [11 October 2011 | Peter Boyer] Here’s some good news. The Tasmanian government, for all … Continue reading →

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Differing views, common cause

Posted on 4 October 2011 by Peter Boyer

A mild Greenland climate in medieval times is no evidence that today’s warming is insignificant. [4 October 2011 | Peter Boyer] “I’m looking forward to a warmer planet,” wrote a Mercury website correspondent last week. “It’s happened in the past,” … Continue reading →

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Climate alarms from the cryosphere

Posted on 20 September 2011 by Peter Boyer

The state of the world’s sea ice is one of the most telling indicators of a warming planet. The news from the poles is not good. [20 September 2011 | Peter Boyer] While Federal Parliament debates the merits of carbon … Continue reading →

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