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Powershift 2011: young people breaking through the barriers

Posted on 17 November 2011 by Peter Boyer

By Soliman Aït Maamar | 18 November 2011 Powershift is organised annually by the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, an organisation bringing together young people seeking to make a real impact on Australia’s (and the world’s) effort to abate our greenhouse … Continue reading →

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On politics, prophets and practicalities

Posted on 18 May 2010 by Peter Boyer

In the face of failing political initiatives on climate, there is much to be gained from some inspiring writing published this month. [18 May 2010 | Peter Boyer] Professor Tim Flannery’s attack on Kevin Rudd last week for his “breach of … Continue reading →

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Why we need to embrace the 350 target, and go for it

Posted on 13 October 2009 by Peter Boyer

Government climate policies are a road to ruin, according to a UN study. If we want to avoid dangerous climate change we must try to bring CO2 concentrations down to 350 parts per million. [13 October 2009 | Peter Boyer] If … Continue reading →

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