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Marketing’s eco-myths hide some uncomfortable realities

Posted on 26 March 2013 by Peter Boyer

Businesses and advertisers like to play on the “eco-friendiness” of their product, but the reality is less attractive. [26 March 2013 | Peter Boyer] A good-looking young runner moves in slow motion along a forest path shaded by tall trees … Continue reading →

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Business-as-usual will never end the forest wars

Posted on 3 April 2012 by Peter Boyer

Old habits ensure that the forest divide remains as wide as ever, but it doesn’t have to be like this [3 April 2012 | Peter Boyer] Dr Martin Moroni is becoming a prominent face of Forestry Tasmania. Since his appointment … Continue reading →

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At last peak oil goes mainstream. Now what?

Posted on 24 May 2011 by Peter Boyer

The world’s oil establishment has at last acknowledged the reality of peak oil. Now we have to work out what to do about it, and it won’t be easy. [24 May 2011 | Peter Boyer] How are we travelling? Well, … Continue reading →

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