Tag Archives: Australian Antarctic Division

Our government’s dodgy climate politics

Posted on 4 February 2014 by Peter Boyer

Many members of the Abbott government, including the leader, have shown a reckless disregard of scientific advice.  [4 February 2014 | Peter Boyer] Senator Ian Macdonald came on to my radar back in the late 1990s, when as parliamentary secretary … Continue reading →

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A huge human effort produces a snapshot of our age

Posted on 1 October 2013 by Peter Boyer

The IPCC report is a triumph of the intellect, but it will struggle to get the recognition it deserves. [1 October 2013 | Peter Boyer] The achievement of people working together can take the breath away, as in the sheer … Continue reading →

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The hangover that comes from too much fizz

Posted on 10 May 2011 by Peter Boyer

Too much carbon in our atmosphere has a serious impact on life in our oceans. That alone, quite part from global warming, justifies strong action to cut emissions [10 May 2011 | Peter Boyer] It’s un-Australian not to enjoy a … Continue reading →

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