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For those who labour, some cheering news

Posted on 18 November 2014 by Peter Boyer

The US-China climate pact is shaping as a game-changer in the battle against global warming. [18 November 2014 | Peter Boyer] When things need doing and authorities are nowhere to be seen, people have a way of filling the gaps. … Continue reading →

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The high price of today’s inaction

Posted on 11 November 2014 by Peter Boyer

What we do now and over the next decade to lessen our impact on the planet will determine our future. Doing nothing is not an option, says the IPCC. [11 November 2014 | Peter Boyer] A sprightly octogenarian scholar and … Continue reading →

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Rising emissions and a leader in denial

Posted on 30 September 2014 by Peter Boyer

With the world’s carbon emissions rising at an increasing rate, Tony Abbott chose to stay away from a UN leaders’ summit on climate. [30 September 2014 | Peter Boyer] A slew of reports this month on our response to climate … Continue reading →

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