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Trump’s many failings threaten us all

Posted on 18 October 2016 by Peter Boyer

Republicans head for the exits as Trump’s campaign goes into meltdown Four years ago this month a US presidential election campaign was brought to a halt as Hurricane Sandy smashed into New York and New Jersey, leaving death and devastation … Continue reading →

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Preparing a new generation for living sustainably

Posted on 4 October 2016 by Peter Boyer

How schools are stepping in where public discourse has failed In September, carbon dioxide levels in the air are at their annual minimum. For the first time in human history, last month they stayed above 400 parts per million, making it all … Continue reading →

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Science as politics: the world view of Senator Roberts

Posted on 27 September 2016 by Peter Boyer

Malcolm Roberts uses the parliamentary platform to peddle his climate fantasies Federal parliament, which has heard more than its share of climate change doubt, got a hefty dose of it this month from a exceptionally dedicated exponent. Malcolm Roberts, once … Continue reading →

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