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Sacred cows and the passage of time

Posted on 29 April 2014 by Peter Boyer

One day, people will wonder why there was any dispute about global warming. [29 April 2014 | Peter Boyer] Every life has its turning points, events that might not seem important at the time but keep sneaking into your mind … Continue reading →

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Tasmania stakes a claim to leadership

Posted on 3 December 2013 by Peter Boyer

The new Tasmanian climate change strategy is a huge advance on the 2011 version. Does it give us bragging rights? [3 December 2013 | Peter Boyer] What does it mean to be a Tasmanian? What is our place in the … Continue reading →

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Local government weighs climate risks

Posted on 13 August 2013 by Peter Boyer

There’s no place like home. That’s why local government is a key to a successful climate strategy. [13 August 2013 | Peter Boyer] An unfortunate casualty of Kevin Rudd’s decision to go to an election on 7 September was a … Continue reading →

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