Tag Archives: Department of Climate Change

The responsibilities of opposition

Posted on 9 August 2011 by Peter Boyer

The failure of Tony Abbott and Will Hodgman to get their heads around climate change is letting down their party and the electors they represent. [9 August 2011 | Peter Boyer] Ask any politician why they’re in the game and they’ll … Continue reading →

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Our pressing need to account for terrestrial carbon

Posted on 17 November 2009 by Peter Boyer

We know how much carbon is released by fossil fuel burning, but we are relatively ignorant of what comes out of our farms and forests. The amount of carbon involved is enormous. This is an information battle that we have … Continue reading →

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