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Local government weighs climate risks

Posted on 13 August 2013 by Peter Boyer

There’s no place like home. That’s why local government is a key to a successful climate strategy. [13 August 2013 | Peter Boyer] An unfortunate casualty of Kevin Rudd’s decision to go to an election on 7 September was a … Continue reading →

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Climate is back on the table

Posted on 23 July 2013 by Peter Boyer

Contrarian efforts notwithstanding, climate will be a significant issue in the coming elections. [23 July 2013 | Peter Boyer] A close reading of the scientific discussion around global warming leaves no doubt that they got the basic physics right over … Continue reading →

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Big questions hang over climate policies

Posted on 9 July 2013 by Peter Boyer

Labor’s carbon pricing is at best only part of the answer, and science tells us the Liberals’ soil sequestration policy just doesn’t cut it. [9 July 2013| Peter Boyer] The battle is joined. Julia Gillard’s generous parting gift to Kevin … Continue reading →

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