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What is really needed to address climate change?

Posted on 11 December 2011 by Peter Boyer

Address to the 15th International Environmental Forum, Hobart, 10 and 11 December 2011. Conference theme: Ethical Responses to Climate Change [11 December 2011 | Peter Boyer] I’ll start at the beginning. Or about 56 million years ago, when the dinosaurs … Continue reading →

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Replacing science with empty reassurances

Posted on 23 March 2010 by Peter Boyer

After an election campaign almost devoid of climate debate, and with media dominated by anti-science rhetoric, Tasmanians might be forgiven for thinking the climate crisis has evaporated. How wrong that would be. [23 March 2010 | Peter Boyer] For those who … Continue reading →

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We can take heart from California’s experience

Posted on 4 November 2008 by Peter Boyer

We can get long-term benefit from early action on climate change, but we need to start soon. That’s the lesson from California. Continue reading →

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