Tag Archives: forest science

Climate change: the wildfire issue that won’t go away

Posted on 29 October 2013 by Peter Boyer

Tony Abbott’s denial of a link between wildfires and climate change undermines preparation for future fire emergencies. [29 October 2013 | Peter Boyer] Tony Abbott has done a fair bit around bushfires. As a volunteer on a rural fire brigade … Continue reading →

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Climate reality and political fantasies

Posted on 27 August 2013 by Peter Boyer

Australia’s natural environment is pretty special, but it’s no magic pudding. [26 August 2013 | Peter Boyer] You probably know Albert, the magic pudding that never gets smaller no matter how many slices are cut from it. Nearly 100 years … Continue reading →

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Liberals lift the lid on carbon emissions

Posted on 20 August 2013 by Peter Boyer

The ascension of Tony Abbott will make it harder to contain our emissions. [20 August 2013 | Peter Boyer] Barring some sort of accident, in 18 days Tony Abbott will become prime minister-elect, an event that will bring a seismic … Continue reading →

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