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The new maxim: populate AND perish

Posted on 24 March 2009 by Peter Boyer

Population growth, whether we like it or not, must be contained if our response to climate change is to be effective. Continue reading →

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How leadership went AWOL at Poznan

Posted on 16 December 2008 by Peter Boyer

The Poznan climate change meeting needed national governments to stand up to be counted. They didn’t. Continue reading →

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Garnaut: Politics wins over reality

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Peter Boyer

The Garnaut climate action plan is well-researched and solidly-based, but is far too influenced by “political reality”. Its implications for our future are sobering. Continue reading →

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