Tag Archives: IPCC assessment reports

The greening of Greenland

Posted on 15 October 2013 by Peter Boyer

The ice of Greenland is melting, and the difference is discernible in our sea levels. [15 October 2013 | Peter Boyer] As a child I’d spend hours studying maps and pondering what lay behind them. I recall being intensely fascinated … Continue reading →

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A huge human effort produces a snapshot of our age

Posted on 1 October 2013 by Peter Boyer

The IPCC report is a triumph of the intellect, but it will struggle to get the recognition it deserves. [1 October 2013 | Peter Boyer] The achievement of people working together can take the breath away, as in the sheer … Continue reading →

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Politics, not science, is driving climate debate

Posted on 22 January 2013 by Peter Boyer

The science behind climate change is increasingly clear. What is preventing action is governments’ losing war with powerful private interests. [22 January 2013 | Peter Boyer] Hobart was the global epicentre of the climate debate last week. Luminaries of climate … Continue reading →

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