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Want to save money? Save energy!

Tasmania’s home energy programs are a tiny first step, but they’re real value for money. [26 October 2011 | Peter Boyer] Climate change is a topic for grand statements on big stages, heavy with portent for all of humanity. Those … Continue reading

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Government emissions audit a start – but only a start

The Tasmanian government’s program to deal with carbon emissions has started well with an audit of its operations, but its omission of forestry activities throws some doubt on the accuracy of its findings. Continue reading

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