Tag Archives: climate sensitivity

Galileo’s mantle is a poor fit for new Senator Malcolm Roberts

Posted on 23 August 2016 by Peter Boyer

Malcolm Roberts is no Galileo, but he would make a fine Inquisitor. The self-belief of Malcolm Roberts was put to the test in last week’s ABC panel discussion, Q&A, and the newly-minted One Nation senator for Queensland came out with … Continue reading →

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Josh Frydenberg’s steep learning curve

Posted on 2 August 2016 by Peter Boyer

There’s an awful lot of misinformation about climate change sloshing around government ranks. “I feel as if my work is done,” said Greg Hunt last month on leaving the climate policy role that over nearly nine years, in opposition and … Continue reading →

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Climate action: it’s now or never

Posted on 4 July 2016 by Peter Boyer

A bipartisan climate platform may be Turnbull’s last chance to make a mark on his nation. Knife-edge elections have a history of delivering decisive political shifts. “The people have spoken, but it will take a while to determine exactly what … Continue reading →

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