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CSIRO starts its new journey by smashing the headlights

Posted on 16 February 2016 by Peter Boyer

A Hobart meeting discussing the biggest global issue of them all highlights our dire need for more climate knowledge. If the Turnbull government still needs convincing that we need all the climate modelling and analysis we can get our hands … Continue reading →

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How trees give our emissions a sweeter smell

Posted on 12 January 2016 by Peter Boyer

Governments in Hobart and Canberra have discovered that trees make their carbon accounts look good, but it’s a con. You won’t believe this, but both the Tasmanian and national governments are into tree-hugging. They mightn’t believe it either. I’ll explain. … Continue reading →

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Climate plan is key to Tasmania’s economic future

Posted on 8 December 2015 by Peter Boyer

Matthew Groom’s “climate action plan” is also an economic blueprint. [8 December 2015 | Peter Boyer] One of the key lessons emerging from the Paris climate conference is to avoid unbridled optimism or hopeless cynicism. As always, answers and solutions … Continue reading →

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