Tag Archives: Cuba

Rebuilding from the ground up in dirt-poor Cuba

There are things we in Tasmania can learn from the struggle for survival in Cuba. [20 November 2011 | Peter Boyer] Cuba is a four-letter word. Like many such words it carries a lot more weight than its literal meaning. … Continue reading

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How poor Latin American countries came to lead the world

Bolivia and Ecuador are leading the way in developing rights for Mother Earth [3 May 2011 | Peter Boyer] In Hobart in November 2007, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra gave the world-premiere performance of Endling, a work by Sydney composer Andrew … Continue reading

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How we can build a sustainable food economy

In tackling climate change we need to get our priorities right. Water and food supply must be given top priority in government policy-making. Continue reading

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