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Our fossil-fuelled heaven is turning apocalyptic

Posted on 13 January 2015 by Peter Boyer

Somehow we have to find a way of connecting political and business talk about fossil fuels with the physical consequences of burning them [13 January 2015 | Peter Boyer]   A paper published in the renowned science journal Nature last … Continue reading →

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Consumerism, the real meaning of Christmas

Posted on 2 December 2014 by Peter Boyer

We consume because of biological imperatives. So how do we stop it being so destructive? [2 December 2014 | Peter Boyer] You’ll need to know this: including today there are just 23 days left in which to buy your Christmas … Continue reading →

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A challenge to the PM to lift his game

Posted on 25 November 2014 by Peter Boyer

Effective climate action in Australia is looking farther away than ever, but it’s not an impossible task. [25 November 2014 | Peter Boyer] In early July 1971, Labor opposition leader Gough Whitlam stirred a hornets nest when he shook hands … Continue reading →

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