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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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The battle for enlightened, science-based policy

Posted on 29 January 2013 by Peter Boyer

With Abbott and Hodgman out of contention, who is going to stand up for effective climate policy? [29 January 2012 | Peter Boyer] During a brief UK visit just before Christmas, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott was asked about a ticklish … Continue reading →

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Catastrophic warming forecast as the UN sideshow rolls on

Posted on 11 December 2012 by Peter Boyer

The Doha climate meeting has come and gone — and the news keeps getting worse. [11 December 2012 | Peter Boyer] As it now does every year in the month before Christmas, the United Nations has brought the world together … Continue reading →

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