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The heroism of real ‘direct action’

Posted on 11 February 2014 by Peter Boyer

The voluntary effort of unheralded private individuals is leading our struggle to contain greenhouse emissions. [11 February 2014 | Peter Boyer] A few days ago I got an email about a battle to stop a new coal mine at Maules … Continue reading →

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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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Tasmania stakes a claim to leadership

Posted on 3 December 2013 by Peter Boyer

The new Tasmanian climate change strategy is a huge advance on the 2011 version. Does it give us bragging rights? [3 December 2013 | Peter Boyer] What does it mean to be a Tasmanian? What is our place in the … Continue reading →

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